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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.25, 1,439.07 and 669.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.25, 1,439.07 and 669.78 is: 923.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.25 : 1,439.07 = 669.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.25/1,439.07 = 669.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.25x = 1,439.07 × 669.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.25x = 963,860.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,860.30/1,043.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.90

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