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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.45, 1,516.56 and 660.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.45, 1,516.56 and 660.32 is: 990.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.45 : 1,516.56 = 660.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.45/1,516.56 = 660.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.45x = 1,516.56 × 660.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.45x = 1,001,407.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,407.32/1,011.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.07

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