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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.11, 1,617.98 and 667.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.11, 1,617.98 and 667.85 is: 1,002.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.11 : 1,617.98 = 667.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.11/1,617.98 = 667.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.11x = 1,617.98 × 667.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.11x = 1,080,556.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,556.51/1,078.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.27

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