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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.32, 1,393.32 and 661.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.32, 1,393.32 and 661.12 is: 911.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.32 : 1,393.32 = 661.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.32/1,393.32 = 661.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.32x = 1,393.32 × 661.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.32x = 921,151.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,151.72/1,010.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.74

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