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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.40, 1,513.20 and 662.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.40, 1,513.20 and 662.90 is: 993.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.40 : 1,513.20 = 662.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.40/1,513.20 = 662.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.40x = 1,513.20 × 662.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.40x = 1,003,100.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,100.28/1,009.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.76

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