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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.58, 1,549.42 and 667.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.58, 1,549.42 and 667.28 is: 1,000.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.58 : 1,549.42 = 667.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.58/1,549.42 = 667.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.58x = 1,549.42 × 667.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.58x = 1,033,896.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,896.98/1,033.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.31

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