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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.69, 1,514.55 and 665.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.69, 1,514.55 and 665.23 is: 997.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.69 : 1,514.55 = 665.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.69/1,514.55 = 665.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.69x = 1,514.55 × 665.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.69x = 1,007,524.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,524.10/1,009.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.85

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