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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.48, 1,461.51 and 666.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.48, 1,461.51 and 666.36 is: 919.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.48 : 1,461.51 = 666.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.48/1,461.51 = 666.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.48x = 1,461.51 × 666.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.48x = 973,891.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,891.80/1,059.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.22

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