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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.59, 1,434.88 and 667.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.59, 1,434.88 and 667.45 is: 921.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.59 : 1,434.88 = 667.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.59/1,434.88 = 667.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.59x = 1,434.88 × 667.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.59x = 957,713.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,713.28/1,039.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.24

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