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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.50, 1,436.05 and 667.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.50, 1,436.05 and 667.90 is: 921.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.50 : 1,436.05 = 667.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.50/1,436.05 = 667.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.50x = 1,436.05 × 667.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.50x = 959,137.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,137.80/1,040.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.80

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