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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.12, 1,463.76 and 668

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.12, 1,463.76 and 668 is: 921.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.12 : 1,463.76 = 668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.12/1,463.76 = 668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.12x = 1,463.76 × 668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.12x = 977,791.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,791.68/1,061.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.47

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