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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.16, 1,575 and 669.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.16, 1,575 and 669.02 is: 923.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.16 : 1,575 = 669.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.16/1,575 = 669.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.16x = 1,575 × 669.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.16x = 1,053,706.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,706.50/1,141.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.36

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