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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.13, 1,974.80 and 667.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.13, 1,974.80 and 667.32 is: 1,001.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.13 : 1,974.80 = 667.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.13/1,974.80 = 667.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.13x = 1,974.80 × 667.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.13x = 1,317,823.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,823.54/1,316.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.29

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