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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.54, 1,575.27 and 669.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.54, 1,575.27 and 669.37 is: 923.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.54 : 1,575.27 = 669.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.54/1,575.27 = 669.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.54x = 1,575.27 × 669.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.54x = 1,054,438.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,438.48/1,141.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.70

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