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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.10, 1,501.66 and 656.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.10, 1,501.66 and 656.61 is: 984.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.10 : 1,501.66 = 656.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.10/1,501.66 = 656.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.10x = 1,501.66 × 656.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.10x = 986,009.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,009.14/1,001.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.92

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