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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.73, 1,488.49 and 667.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.73, 1,488.49 and 667.32 is: 1,001.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.73 : 1,488.49 = 667.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.73/1,488.49 = 667.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.73x = 1,488.49 × 667.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.73x = 993,297.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,297.48/991.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.59

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