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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.48, 1,464.72 and 668.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.48, 1,464.72 and 668.36 is: 922.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.48 : 1,464.72 = 668.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.48/1,464.72 = 668.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.48x = 1,464.72 × 668.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.48x = 978,960.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,960.26/1,061.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.26

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