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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.14, 1,512.18 and 661.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.14, 1,512.18 and 661.61 is: 992.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.14 : 1,512.18 = 661.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.14/1,512.18 = 661.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.14x = 1,512.18 × 661.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.14x = 1,000,477.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,477.19/1,008.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.40

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