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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.40, 1,464.92 and 668.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.40, 1,464.92 and 668.12 is: 922.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.40 : 1,464.92 = 668.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.40/1,464.92 = 668.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.40x = 1,464.92 × 668.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.40x = 978,742.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,742.35/1,061.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.12

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