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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.54, 1,395.56 and 662.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.54, 1,395.56 and 662.42 is: 913.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.54 : 1,395.56 = 662.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.54/1,395.56 = 662.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.54x = 1,395.56 × 662.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.54x = 924,446.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,446.86/1,011.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.90

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