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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.07, 1,571.76 and 667.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.07, 1,571.76 and 667.08 is: 920.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.07 : 1,571.76 = 667.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.07/1,571.76 = 667.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.07x = 1,571.76 × 667.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.07x = 1,048,489.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,489.66/1,139.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.48

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