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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.88, 1,394.24 and 661.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.88, 1,394.24 and 661.17 is: 912.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.88 : 1,394.24 = 661.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.88/1,394.24 = 661.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.88x = 1,394.24 × 661.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.88x = 921,826.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,826.35/1,009.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.81

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