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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.64, 1,438.72 and 669.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.64, 1,438.72 and 669.68 is: 924.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.64 : 1,438.72 = 669.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.64/1,438.72 = 669.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.64x = 1,438.72 × 669.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.64x = 963,482.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,482.01/1,042.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.08

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