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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.55, 1,461.94 and 666.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.55, 1,461.94 and 666.43 is: 919.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.55 : 1,461.94 = 666.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.55/1,461.94 = 666.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.55x = 1,461.94 × 666.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.55x = 974,280.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,280.67/1,059.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.52

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