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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.42, 1,572.48 and 667.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.42, 1,572.48 and 667.19 is: 920.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.42 : 1,572.48 = 667.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.42/1,572.48 = 667.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.42x = 1,572.48 × 667.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.42x = 1,049,146.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,146.86/1,139.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.77

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