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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.64, 1,463.52 and 668.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.64, 1,463.52 and 668.20 is: 922.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.64 : 1,463.52 = 668.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.64/1,463.52 = 668.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.64x = 1,463.52 × 668.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.64x = 977,924.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,924.06/1,060.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.01

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