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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.46, 1,469.95 and 666.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.46, 1,469.95 and 666.85 is: 920.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.46 : 1,469.95 = 666.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.46/1,469.95 = 666.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.46x = 1,469.95 × 666.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.46x = 980,236.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,236.16/1,065.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.01

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