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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.79, 1,461.11 and 666.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.79, 1,461.11 and 666.48 is: 919.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.79 : 1,461.11 = 666.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.79/1,461.11 = 666.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.79x = 1,461.11 × 666.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.79x = 973,800.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,800.59/1,058.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.73

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