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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.06, 1,434.05 and 666.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.06, 1,434.05 and 666.46 is: 919.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.06 : 1,434.05 = 666.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.06/1,434.05 = 666.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.06x = 1,434.05 × 666.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.06x = 955,741.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,741.67/1,039.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.81

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