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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.53, 1,440.27 and 665.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.53, 1,440.27 and 665.17 is: 918.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.53 : 1,440.27 = 665.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.53/1,440.27 = 665.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.53x = 1,440.27 × 665.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.53x = 958,024.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,024.40/1,043.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.06

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