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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.17, 1,570.33 and 665.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.17, 1,570.33 and 665.94 is: 918.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.17 : 1,570.33 = 665.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.17/1,570.33 = 665.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.17x = 1,570.33 × 665.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.17x = 1,045,736.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,736.04/1,138.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.79

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