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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.35, 1,437.50 and 668.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.35, 1,437.50 and 668.67 is: 922.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.35 : 1,437.50 = 668.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.35/1,437.50 = 668.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.35x = 1,437.50 × 668.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.35x = 961,209.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,209.78/1,042.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.16

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