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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.70, 1,572.59 and 660.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.70, 1,572.59 and 660.98 is: 912.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.70 : 1,572.59 = 660.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.70/1,572.59 = 660.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.70x = 1,572.59 × 660.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.70x = 1,039,456.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,456.12/1,139.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.04

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