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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.02, 1,576.00 and 669.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.02, 1,576.00 and 669.81 is: 924.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.02 : 1,576.00 = 669.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.02/1,576.00 = 669.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.02x = 1,576.00 × 669.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.02x = 1,055,617.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,617.21/1,142.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.34

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