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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.90, 1,462.20 and 666.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.90, 1,462.20 and 666.62 is: 920.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.90 : 1,462.20 = 666.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.90/1,462.20 = 666.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.90x = 1,462.20 × 666.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.90x = 974,731.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,731.76/1,058.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.51

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