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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.86, 1,465.12 and 668.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.86, 1,465.12 and 668.96 is: 923.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.86 : 1,465.12 = 668.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.86/1,465.12 = 668.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.86x = 1,465.12 × 668.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.86x = 980,106.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,106.68/1,061.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.01

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