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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.65, 1,465.31 and 669.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.65, 1,465.31 and 669.20 is: 923.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.65 : 1,465.31 = 669.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.65/1,465.31 = 669.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.65x = 1,465.31 × 669.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.65x = 980,582.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,582.11/1,061.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.64

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