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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.72, 2,041.22 and 667.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.72, 2,041.22 and 667.28 is: 999.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.72 : 2,041.22 = 667.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.72/2,041.22 = 667.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.72x = 2,041.22 × 667.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.72x = 1,362,065.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,065.28/1,362.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.52

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