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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.70, 1,468.92 and 666.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.70, 1,468.92 and 666.09 is: 918.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.70 : 1,468.92 = 666.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.70/1,468.92 = 666.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.70x = 1,468.92 × 666.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.70x = 978,432.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,432.92/1,064.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.98

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