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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.96, 1,402.62 and 667.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.96, 1,402.62 and 667.26 is: 921.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.96 : 1,402.62 = 667.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.96/1,402.62 = 667.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.96x = 1,402.62 × 667.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.96x = 935,912.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,912.22/1,015.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.21

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