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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.82, 1,573.02 and 667.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.82, 1,573.02 and 667.98 is: 921.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.82 : 1,573.02 = 667.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.82/1,573.02 = 667.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.82x = 1,573.02 × 667.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.82x = 1,050,745.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,745.90/1,139.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.85

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