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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.48, 1,570.94 and 659.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.48, 1,570.94 and 659.92 is: 910.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.48 : 1,570.94 = 659.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.48/1,570.94 = 659.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.48x = 1,570.94 × 659.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.48x = 1,036,694.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,694.72/1,138.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.60

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