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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.50, 1,403.04 and 667.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.50, 1,403.04 and 667.66 is: 921.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.50 : 1,403.04 = 667.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.50/1,403.04 = 667.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.50x = 1,403.04 × 667.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.50x = 936,753.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,753.69/1,016.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.55

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