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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.71, 1,461.71 and 666.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.71, 1,461.71 and 666.05 is: 918.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.71 : 1,461.71 = 666.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.71/1,461.71 = 666.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.71x = 1,461.71 × 666.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.71x = 973,566.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,566.30/1,059.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.71

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