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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.15, 1,433.58 and 666.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.15, 1,433.58 and 666.01 is: 918.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.15 : 1,433.58 = 666.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.15/1,433.58 = 666.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.15x = 1,433.58 × 666.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.15x = 954,771.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,771.45/1,039.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.80

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