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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.01, 1,403.63 and 667.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.01, 1,403.63 and 667.90 is: 921.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.01 : 1,403.63 = 667.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.01/1,403.63 = 667.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.01x = 1,403.63 × 667.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.01x = 937,484.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,484.48/1,017.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.80

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