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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.62, 1,436.10 and 667.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.62, 1,436.10 and 667.92 is: 920.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.62 : 1,436.10 = 667.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.62/1,436.10 = 667.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.62x = 1,436.10 × 667.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.62x = 959,199.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,199.91/1,041.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.87

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