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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,489.54, 2,234.92 and 667.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,489.54, 2,234.92 and 667.60 is: 1,001.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,489.54 : 2,234.92 = 667.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,489.54/2,234.92 = 667.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,489.54x = 2,234.92 × 667.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,489.54x = 1,492,032.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,032.59/1,489.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.67

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