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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.65, 1,435.65 and 667.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.65, 1,435.65 and 667.51 is: 920.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.65 : 1,435.65 = 667.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.65/1,435.65 = 667.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.65x = 1,435.65 × 667.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.65x = 958,303.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,303.55/1,040.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.87

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