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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.58, 1,986.62 and 667.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.58, 1,986.62 and 667.46 is: 1,000.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.58 : 1,986.62 = 667.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.58/1,986.62 = 667.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.58x = 1,986.62 × 667.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.58x = 1,325,976.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,976.11/1,325.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.30

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