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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.71, 1,514.87 and 662.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.71, 1,514.87 and 662.75 is: 995.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.71 : 1,514.87 = 662.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.71/1,514.87 = 662.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.71x = 1,514.87 × 662.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.71x = 1,003,980.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,980.09/1,008.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.31

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