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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.52, 1,976 and 667.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.52, 1,976 and 667.72 is: 1,002.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.52 : 1,976 = 667.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.52/1,976 = 667.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.52x = 1,976 × 667.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.52x = 1,319,414.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,414.72/1,316.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.20

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