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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.66, 1,436.81 and 668.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.66, 1,436.81 and 668.05 is: 921.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.66 : 1,436.81 = 668.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.66/1,436.81 = 668.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.66x = 1,436.81 × 668.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.66x = 959,859.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,859.62/1,041.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.47

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