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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.87, 1,570.25 and 666.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.87, 1,570.25 and 666.09 is: 919.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.87 : 1,570.25 = 666.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.87/1,570.25 = 666.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.87x = 1,570.25 × 666.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.87x = 1,045,924.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,924.49/1,137.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.20

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