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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.59, 1,501.02 and 667.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.59, 1,501.02 and 667.86 is: 921.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.59 : 1,501.02 = 667.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.59/1,501.02 = 667.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.59x = 1,501.02 × 667.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.59x = 1,002,471.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,471.22/1,087.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.74

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