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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.38, 1,403.21 and 667.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.38, 1,403.21 and 667.67 is: 921.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.38 : 1,403.21 = 667.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.38/1,403.21 = 667.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.38x = 1,403.21 × 667.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.38x = 936,881.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,881.22/1,016.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.78

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