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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.50, 1,465.61 and 668.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.50, 1,465.61 and 668.84 is: 922.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.50 : 1,465.61 = 668.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.50/1,465.61 = 668.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.50x = 1,465.61 × 668.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.50x = 980,258.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,258.59/1,062.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.60

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