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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.95, 2,097.68 and 667.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.95, 2,097.68 and 667.43 is: 1,001.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.95 : 2,097.68 = 667.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.95/2,097.68 = 667.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.95x = 2,097.68 × 667.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.95x = 1,400,054.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,054.56/1,397.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.51

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