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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.54, 1,572.68 and 667.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.54, 1,572.68 and 667.41 is: 921.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.54 : 1,572.68 = 667.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.54/1,572.68 = 667.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.54x = 1,572.68 × 667.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.54x = 1,049,622.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,622.78/1,139.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.09

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