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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.54, 2,233.42 and 666.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.54, 2,233.42 and 666.60 is: 1,000.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.54 : 2,233.42 = 666.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.54/2,233.42 = 666.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.54x = 2,233.42 × 666.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.54x = 1,488,797.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,797.77/1,488.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.17

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