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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.20, 1,444.55 and 668.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.20, 1,444.55 and 668.37 is: 921.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.20 : 1,444.55 = 668.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.20/1,444.55 = 668.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.20x = 1,444.55 × 668.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.20x = 965,490.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,490.54/1,047.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.98

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