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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.66, 1,468.56 and 665.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.66, 1,468.56 and 665.92 is: 919.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.66 : 1,468.56 = 665.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.66/1,468.56 = 665.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.66x = 1,468.56 × 665.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.66x = 977,943.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,943.48/1,063.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.41

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