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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.28, 1,401.66 and 667.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.28, 1,401.66 and 667.56 is: 920.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.28 : 1,401.66 = 667.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.28/1,401.66 = 667.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.28x = 1,401.66 × 667.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.28x = 935,692.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,692.15/1,016.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.70

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