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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.24, 1,569.40 and 665.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.24, 1,569.40 and 665.46 is: 918.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.24 : 1,569.40 = 665.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.24/1,569.40 = 665.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.24x = 1,569.40 × 665.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.24x = 1,044,372.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,372.92/1,137.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.34

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