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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.42, 1,407.60 and 665.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.42, 1,407.60 and 665.58 is: 919.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.42 : 1,407.60 = 665.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.42/1,407.60 = 665.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.42x = 1,407.60 × 665.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.42x = 936,870.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,870.41/1,019.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.03

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