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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.86, 1,438.18 and 669.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.86, 1,438.18 and 669.18 is: 922.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.86 : 1,438.18 = 669.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.86/1,438.18 = 669.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.86x = 1,438.18 × 669.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.86x = 962,401.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,401.29/1,042.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.85

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