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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.80, 1,462.29 and 666.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.80, 1,462.29 and 666.68 is: 919.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.80 : 1,462.29 = 666.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.80/1,462.29 = 666.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.80x = 1,462.29 × 666.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.80x = 974,879.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,879.50/1,059.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.87

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