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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.66, 1,499.63 and 666.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.66, 1,499.63 and 666.88 is: 920.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.66 : 1,499.63 = 666.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.66/1,499.63 = 666.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.66x = 1,499.63 × 666.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.66x = 1,000,074.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,074.92/1,086.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.32

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