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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.78, 1,498.01 and 665.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.78, 1,498.01 and 665.91 is: 918.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.78 : 1,498.01 = 665.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.78/1,498.01 = 665.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.78x = 1,498.01 × 665.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.78x = 997,536.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,536.51/1,085.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.73

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