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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.70, 1,511.56 and 663.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.70, 1,511.56 and 663.22 is: 994.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.70 : 1,511.56 = 663.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.70/1,511.56 = 663.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.70x = 1,511.56 × 663.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.70x = 1,002,496.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,496.82/1,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.84

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