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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.72, 1,694.94 and 667.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.72, 1,694.94 and 667.40 is: 1,001.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.72 : 1,694.94 = 667.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.72/1,694.94 = 667.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.72x = 1,694.94 × 667.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.72x = 1,131,202.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,202.96/1,129.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.31

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