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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.45, 1,516.37 and 663.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.45, 1,516.37 and 663.95 is: 996.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.45 : 1,516.37 = 663.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.45/1,516.37 = 663.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.45x = 1,516.37 × 663.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.45x = 1,006,782.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,782.96/1,010.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.38

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