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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.84, 1,438.41 and 668.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.84, 1,438.41 and 668.97 is: 923.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.84 : 1,438.41 = 668.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.84/1,438.41 = 668.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.84x = 1,438.41 × 668.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.84x = 962,253.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,253.14/1,041.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.61

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