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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.70, 1,445.23 and 668.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.70, 1,445.23 and 668.87 is: 922.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.70 : 1,445.23 = 668.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.70/1,445.23 = 668.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.70x = 1,445.23 × 668.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.70x = 966,670.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,670.99/1,047.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.66

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