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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.82, 2,233.95 and 667.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.82, 2,233.95 and 667.66 is: 1,001.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.82 : 2,233.95 = 667.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.82/2,233.95 = 667.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.82x = 2,233.95 × 667.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.82x = 1,491,519.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,519.06/1,488.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.81

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