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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.54, 1,464.70 and 668.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.54, 1,464.70 and 668.79 is: 922.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.54 : 1,464.70 = 668.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.54/1,464.70 = 668.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.54x = 1,464.70 × 668.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.54x = 979,566.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,566.05/1,061.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.78

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