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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.72, 1,822.86 and 667.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.72, 1,822.86 and 667.28 is: 1,001.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.72 : 1,822.86 = 667.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.72/1,822.86 = 667.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.72x = 1,822.86 × 667.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.72x = 1,216,358.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,358.02/1,214.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.35

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