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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.06, 1,438.35 and 669.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.06, 1,438.35 and 669.26 is: 923.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.06 : 1,438.35 = 669.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.06/1,438.35 = 669.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.06x = 1,438.35 × 669.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.06x = 962,630.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,630.12/1,042.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.78

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