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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.36, 1,395.72 and 662.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.36, 1,395.72 and 662.40 is: 914.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.36 : 1,395.72 = 662.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.36/1,395.72 = 662.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.36x = 1,395.72 × 662.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.36x = 924,524.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,524.93/1,011.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.14

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