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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.44, 2,092.96 and 667.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.44, 2,092.96 and 667.52 is: 999.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.44 : 2,092.96 = 667.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.44/2,092.96 = 667.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.44x = 2,092.96 × 667.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.44x = 1,397,096.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,096.22/1,397.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.76

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