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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.20, 1,465.20 and 668.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.20, 1,465.20 and 668.52 is: 922.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.20 : 1,465.20 = 668.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.20/1,465.20 = 668.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.20x = 1,465.20 × 668.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.20x = 979,515.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,515.50/1,062.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.16

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