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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.18, 1,570.74 and 659.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.18, 1,570.74 and 659.67 is: 910.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.18 : 1,570.74 = 659.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.18/1,570.74 = 659.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.18x = 1,570.74 × 659.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.18x = 1,036,169.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,169.82/1,138.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.38

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