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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.90, 1,434.18 and 666.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.90, 1,434.18 and 666.44 is: 920.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.90 : 1,434.18 = 666.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.90/1,434.18 = 666.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.90x = 1,434.18 × 666.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.90x = 955,794.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,794.92/1,038.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.01

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