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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.74, 1,614.60 and 665.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.74, 1,614.60 and 665.67 is: 999.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.74 : 1,614.60 = 665.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.74/1,614.60 = 665.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.74x = 1,614.60 × 665.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.74x = 1,074,790.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,790.78/1,075.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.12

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