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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.62, 1,438.86 and 669.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.62, 1,438.86 and 669.92 is: 923.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.62 : 1,438.86 = 669.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.62/1,438.86 = 669.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.62x = 1,438.86 × 669.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.62x = 963,921.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,921.09/1,043.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.63

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