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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.68, 1,468.08 and 665.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.68, 1,468.08 and 665.40 is: 918.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.68 : 1,468.08 = 665.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.68/1,468.08 = 665.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.68x = 1,468.08 × 665.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.68x = 976,860.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,860.43/1,063.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.38

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