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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.68, 1,569.72 and 665.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.68, 1,569.72 and 665.31 is: 917.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.68 : 1,569.72 = 665.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.68/1,569.72 = 665.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.68x = 1,569.72 × 665.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.68x = 1,044,350.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,350.41/1,137.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.96

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