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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.08, 1,433.62 and 666.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.08, 1,433.62 and 666.06 is: 918.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.08 : 1,433.62 = 666.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.08/1,433.62 = 666.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.08x = 1,433.62 × 666.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.08x = 954,876.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,876.94/1,039.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.96

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