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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.21, 1,569.37 and 665.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.21, 1,569.37 and 665.44 is: 918.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.21 : 1,569.37 = 665.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.21/1,569.37 = 665.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.21x = 1,569.37 × 665.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.21x = 1,044,321.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,321.57/1,137.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.32

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