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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.08, 1,434.61 and 666.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.08, 1,434.61 and 666.21 is: 919.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.08 : 1,434.61 = 666.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.08/1,434.61 = 666.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.08x = 1,434.61 × 666.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.08x = 955,751.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,751.53/1,039.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.81

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