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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.76, 1,433.57 and 666.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.76, 1,433.57 and 666.12 is: 918.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.76 : 1,433.57 = 666.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.76/1,433.57 = 666.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.76x = 1,433.57 × 666.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.76x = 954,926.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,926.32/1,039.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.41

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