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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.42, 1,572.37 and 667.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.42, 1,572.37 and 667.26 is: 920.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.42 : 1,572.37 = 667.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.42/1,572.37 = 667.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.42x = 1,572.37 × 667.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.42x = 1,049,177.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,177.94/1,139.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.80

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