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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.68, 1,538.58 and 666.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.68, 1,538.58 and 666.72 is: 920.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.68 : 1,538.58 = 666.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.68/1,538.58 = 666.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.68x = 1,538.58 × 666.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.68x = 1,025,802.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,802.06/1,114.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.27

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