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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.12, 1,438.28 and 669.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.12, 1,438.28 and 669.28 is: 923.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.12 : 1,438.28 = 669.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.12/1,438.28 = 669.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.12x = 1,438.28 × 669.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.12x = 962,612.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,612.04/1,042.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.71

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