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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.67, 2,171.33 and 667.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.67, 2,171.33 and 667.03 is: 999.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.67 : 2,171.33 = 667.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.67/2,171.33 = 667.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.67x = 2,171.33 × 667.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.67x = 1,448,338.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,338.91/1,448.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.77

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