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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.39, 1,395.95 and 661.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.39, 1,395.95 and 661.88 is: 913.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.39 : 1,395.95 = 661.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.39/1,395.95 = 661.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.39x = 1,395.95 × 661.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.39x = 923,951.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,951.39/1,011.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.55

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