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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.83, 1,465.46 and 668.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.83, 1,465.46 and 668.85 is: 923.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.83 : 1,465.46 = 668.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.83/1,465.46 = 668.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.83x = 1,465.46 × 668.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.83x = 980,172.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,172.92/1,061.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.10

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