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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,983.68, 2,975.93 and 667.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,983.68, 2,975.93 and 667.28 is: 1,001.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,983.68 : 2,975.93 = 667.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,983.68/2,975.93 = 667.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,983.68x = 2,975.93 × 667.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,983.68x = 1,985,775.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,985,775.23/1,983.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.06

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