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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.66, 1,445.04 and 668.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.66, 1,445.04 and 668.66 is: 923.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.66 : 1,445.04 = 668.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.66/1,445.04 = 668.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.66x = 1,445.04 × 668.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.66x = 966,233.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,233.22/1,046.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.16

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