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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.21, 1,354.88 and 667.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.21, 1,354.88 and 667.14 is: 921.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.21 : 1,354.88 = 667.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.21/1,354.88 = 667.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.21x = 1,354.88 × 667.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.21x = 903,887.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,887.48/981.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.19

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