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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.13, 1,470.55 and 666.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.13, 1,470.55 and 666.94 is: 920.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.13 : 1,470.55 = 666.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.13/1,470.55 = 666.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.13x = 1,470.55 × 666.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.13x = 980,768.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,768.62/1,065.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.80

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