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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011, 1,395.36 and 662.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011, 1,395.36 and 662.46 is: 914.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011 : 1,395.36 = 662.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011/1,395.36 = 662.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011x = 1,395.36 × 662.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011x = 924,370.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,370.19/1,011
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.31

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