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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128, 1,689.84 and 665.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128, 1,689.84 and 665.94 is: 997.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128 : 1,689.84 = 665.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128/1,689.84 = 665.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128x = 1,689.84 × 665.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128x = 1,125,332.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,332.05/1,128
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.63

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