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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.03, 1,471.34 and 668.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.03, 1,471.34 and 668.54 is: 921.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.03 : 1,471.34 = 668.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.03/1,471.34 = 668.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.03x = 1,471.34 × 668.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.03x = 983,638.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,638.94/1,067.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.85

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