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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.28, 1,401.57 and 666.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.28, 1,401.57 and 666.90 is: 919.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.28 : 1,401.57 = 666.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.28/1,401.57 = 666.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.28x = 1,401.57 × 666.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.28x = 934,707.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,707.03/1,016.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.73

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