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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.52, 1,395.37 and 662.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.52, 1,395.37 and 662.20 is: 913.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.52 : 1,395.37 = 662.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.52/1,395.37 = 662.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.52x = 1,395.37 × 662.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.52x = 924,003.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,003.73/1,011.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.48

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