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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.65, 2,171.25 and 667.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.65, 2,171.25 and 667.87 is: 1,001.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.65 : 2,171.25 = 667.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.65/2,171.25 = 667.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.65x = 2,171.25 × 667.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.65x = 1,450,102.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,102.38/1,448.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.00

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