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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.55, 2,096.73 and 667.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.55, 2,096.73 and 667.14 is: 1,000.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.55 : 2,096.73 = 667.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.55/2,096.73 = 667.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.55x = 2,096.73 × 667.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.55x = 1,398,812.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,812.45/1,397.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.90

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