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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.60, 1,522.02 and 668.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.60, 1,522.02 and 668.89 is: 1,001.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.60 : 1,522.02 = 668.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.60/1,522.02 = 668.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.60x = 1,522.02 × 668.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.60x = 1,018,054.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,054.70/1,016.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.43

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