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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.65, 1,434.27 and 666.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.65, 1,434.27 and 666.51 is: 919.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.65 : 1,434.27 = 666.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.65/1,434.27 = 666.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.65x = 1,434.27 × 666.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.65x = 955,955.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,955.30/1,039.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.50

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