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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.19, 1,396.05 and 662.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.19, 1,396.05 and 662.48 is: 914.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.19 : 1,396.05 = 662.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.19/1,396.05 = 662.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.19x = 1,396.05 × 662.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.19x = 924,856.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,856.21/1,011.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.62

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