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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.72, 1,975.14 and 667.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.72, 1,975.14 and 667.56 is: 1,000.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.72 : 1,975.14 = 667.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.72/1,975.14 = 667.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.72x = 1,975.14 × 667.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.72x = 1,318,524.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,524.46/1,317.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.61

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