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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.65, 1,461.17 and 666.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.65, 1,461.17 and 666.20 is: 919.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.65 : 1,461.17 = 666.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.65/1,461.17 = 666.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.65x = 1,461.17 × 666.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.65x = 973,431.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,431.45/1,058.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.50

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