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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.58, 1,464.46 and 668.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.58, 1,464.46 and 668.18 is: 922.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.58 : 1,464.46 = 668.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.58/1,464.46 = 668.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.58x = 1,464.46 × 668.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.58x = 978,522.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,522.88/1,060.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.63

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