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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.40, 2,092.91 and 667.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.40, 2,092.91 and 667.50 is: 999.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.40 : 2,092.91 = 667.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.40/2,092.91 = 667.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.40x = 2,092.91 × 667.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.40x = 1,397,008.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,008.63/1,397.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.72

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