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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.57, 1,446.44 and 669.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.57, 1,446.44 and 669.76 is: 923.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.57 : 1,446.44 = 669.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.57/1,446.44 = 669.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.57x = 1,446.44 × 669.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.57x = 968,767.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,767.65/1,048.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.89

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