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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.41, 1,488.93 and 667.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.41, 1,488.93 and 667.01 is: 1,001.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.41 : 1,488.93 = 667.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.41/1,488.93 = 667.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.41x = 1,488.93 × 667.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.41x = 993,123.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,123.75/991.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.73

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