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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.60, 1,432.67 and 665.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.60, 1,432.67 and 665.45 is: 917.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.60 : 1,432.67 = 665.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.60/1,432.67 = 665.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.60x = 1,432.67 × 665.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.60x = 953,359.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,359.76/1,038.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.93

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