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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.93, 1,403.28 and 668.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.93, 1,403.28 and 668.01 is: 920.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.93 : 1,403.28 = 668.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.93/1,403.28 = 668.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.93x = 1,403.28 × 668.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.93x = 937,405.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,405.07/1,017.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.89

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