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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.11, 1,436.81 and 668.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.11, 1,436.81 and 668.43 is: 921.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.11 : 1,436.81 = 668.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.11/1,436.81 = 668.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.11x = 1,436.81 × 668.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.11x = 960,403.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,403.57/1,042.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.60

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