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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.74, 1,437.74 and 669.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.74, 1,437.74 and 669.78 is: 924.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.74 : 1,437.74 = 669.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.74/1,437.74 = 669.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.74x = 1,437.74 × 669.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.74x = 962,969.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,969.50/1,041.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.39

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