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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.50, 1,401.66 and 666.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.50, 1,401.66 and 666.66 is: 920.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.50 : 1,401.66 = 666.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.50/1,401.66 = 666.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.50x = 1,401.66 × 666.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.50x = 934,430.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,430.66/1,015.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.17

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