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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.56, 1,499.94 and 667.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.56, 1,499.94 and 667.53 is: 920.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.56 : 1,499.94 = 667.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.56/1,499.94 = 667.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.56x = 1,499.94 × 667.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.56x = 1,001,254.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,254.95/1,087.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.64

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