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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.12, 1,571.96 and 667.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.12, 1,571.96 and 667.34 is: 920.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.12 : 1,571.96 = 667.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.12/1,571.96 = 667.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.12x = 1,571.96 × 667.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.12x = 1,049,031.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,031.79/1,139.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.91

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