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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.75, 1,463.84 and 668.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.75, 1,463.84 and 668.17 is: 922.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.75 : 1,463.84 = 668.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.75/1,463.84 = 668.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.75x = 1,463.84 × 668.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.75x = 978,093.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,093.97/1,060.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.08

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