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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.38, 1,404.59 and 668.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.38, 1,404.59 and 668.67 is: 923.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.38 : 1,404.59 = 668.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.38/1,404.59 = 668.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.38x = 1,404.59 × 668.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.38x = 939,207.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,207.20/1,017.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.16

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