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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.84, 1,464.18 and 668.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.84, 1,464.18 and 668.18 is: 921.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.84 : 1,464.18 = 668.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.84/1,464.18 = 668.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.84x = 1,464.18 × 668.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.84x = 978,335.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,335.79/1,061.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.36

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