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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.61, 1,465.44 and 668.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.61, 1,465.44 and 668.56 is: 922.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.61 : 1,465.44 = 668.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.61/1,465.44 = 668.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.61x = 1,465.44 × 668.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.61x = 979,734.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,734.57/1,061.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.88

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