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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.09, 1,461.54 and 666.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.09, 1,461.54 and 666.12 is: 919.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.09 : 1,461.54 = 666.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.09/1,461.54 = 666.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.09x = 1,461.54 × 666.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.09x = 973,561.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,561.02/1,059.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.24

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