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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.31, 2,300.90 and 1,004.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.31, 2,300.90 and 1,004.19 is: 1,385.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.31 : 2,300.90 = 1,004.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.31/2,300.90 = 1,004.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.31x = 2,300.90 × 1,004.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.31x = 2,310,540.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,310,540.77/1,667.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.79

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