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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.59, 1,498.26 and 665.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.59, 1,498.26 and 665.86 is: 918.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.59 : 1,498.26 = 665.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.59/1,498.26 = 665.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.59x = 1,498.26 × 665.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.59x = 997,631.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,631.40/1,085.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.98

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