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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.39, 1,382.72 and 665.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.39, 1,382.72 and 665.61 is: 919.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.39 : 1,382.72 = 665.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.39/1,382.72 = 665.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.39x = 1,382.72 × 665.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.39x = 920,352.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,352.26/1,001.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.07

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