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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.67, 1,572.72 and 667.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.67, 1,572.72 and 667.51 is: 921.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.67 : 1,572.72 = 667.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.67/1,572.72 = 667.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.67x = 1,572.72 × 667.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.67x = 1,049,806.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,806.33/1,139.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.15

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