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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.67, 1,481.12 and 669.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.67, 1,481.12 and 669.57 is: 923.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.67 : 1,481.12 = 669.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.67/1,481.12 = 669.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.67x = 1,481.12 × 669.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.67x = 991,712.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,712.42/1,073.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.66

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