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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.88, 1,974.96 and 666.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.88, 1,974.96 and 666.72 is: 999.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.88 : 1,974.96 = 666.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.88/1,974.96 = 666.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.88x = 1,974.96 × 666.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.88x = 1,316,745.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,745.33/1,316.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.90

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