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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.89, 1,614.23 and 667

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.89, 1,614.23 and 667 is: 997.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.89 : 1,614.23 = 667 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.89/1,614.23 = 667/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.89x = 1,614.23 × 667
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.89x = 1,076,688.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,688.08/1,078.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.96

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