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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.26, 2,301.31 and 1,004.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.26, 2,301.31 and 1,004.01 is: 1,385.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.26 : 2,301.31 = 1,004.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.26/2,301.31 = 1,004.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.26x = 2,301.31 × 1,004.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.26x = 2,310,526.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,310,526.75/1,667.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.82

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