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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.97, 1,437.26 and 669.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.97, 1,437.26 and 669.42 is: 923.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.97 : 1,437.26 = 669.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.97/1,437.26 = 669.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.97x = 1,437.26 × 669.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.97x = 962,130.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,130.59/1,041.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.38

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