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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.72, 1,501.17 and 668.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.72, 1,501.17 and 668.08 is: 922.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.72 : 1,501.17 = 668.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.72/1,501.17 = 668.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.72x = 1,501.17 × 668.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.72x = 1,002,901.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,901.65/1,087.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.02

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