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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.60, 1,512.90 and 664.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.60, 1,512.90 and 664.13 is: 996.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.60 : 1,512.90 = 664.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.60/1,512.90 = 664.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.60x = 1,512.90 × 664.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.60x = 1,004,762.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,762.28/1,008.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.20

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