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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.37, 1,472.55 and 668.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.37, 1,472.55 and 668.87 is: 922.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.37 : 1,472.55 = 668.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.37/1,472.55 = 668.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.37x = 1,472.55 × 668.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.37x = 984,944.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,944.52/1,067.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.78

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