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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.74, 1,465.18 and 668.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.74, 1,465.18 and 668.89 is: 923.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.74 : 1,465.18 = 668.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.74/1,465.18 = 668.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.74x = 1,465.18 × 668.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.74x = 980,044.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,044.25/1,061.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.05

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