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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.89, 1,575.70 and 669.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.89, 1,575.70 and 669.76 is: 924.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.89 : 1,575.70 = 669.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.89/1,575.70 = 669.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.89x = 1,575.70 × 669.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.89x = 1,055,340.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,340.83/1,141.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.21

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