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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.54, 1,569.96 and 665.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.54, 1,569.96 and 665.58 is: 918.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.54 : 1,569.96 = 665.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.54/1,569.96 = 665.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.54x = 1,569.96 × 665.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.54x = 1,044,933.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,933.98/1,137.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.59

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