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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.50, 1,821.60 and 667.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.50, 1,821.60 and 667.94 is: 1,001.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.50 : 1,821.60 = 667.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.50/1,821.60 = 667.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.50x = 1,821.60 × 667.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.50x = 1,216,719.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,719.50/1,215.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.00

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