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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.67, 1,538.31 and 666.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.67, 1,538.31 and 666.74 is: 920.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.67 : 1,538.31 = 666.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.67/1,538.31 = 666.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.67x = 1,538.31 × 666.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.67x = 1,025,645.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,645.12/1,114.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.14

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