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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.88, 1,575.18 and 665.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.88, 1,575.18 and 665.40 is: 998.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.88 : 1,575.18 = 665.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.88/1,575.18 = 665.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.88x = 1,575.18 × 665.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.88x = 1,048,124.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,124.77/1,049.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.33

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