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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.69, 1,513.05 and 664.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.69, 1,513.05 and 664.23 is: 996.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.69 : 1,513.05 = 664.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.69/1,513.05 = 664.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.69x = 1,513.05 × 664.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.69x = 1,005,013.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,013.20/1,008.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.35

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