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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.89, 1,437.45 and 668.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.89, 1,437.45 and 668.84 is: 922.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.89 : 1,437.45 = 668.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.89/1,437.45 = 668.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.89x = 1,437.45 × 668.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.89x = 961,424.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,424.06/1,041.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.77

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