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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.55, 1,395.91 and 662.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.55, 1,395.91 and 662.23 is: 913.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.55 : 1,395.91 = 662.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.55/1,395.91 = 662.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.55x = 1,395.91 × 662.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.55x = 924,413.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,413.48/1,011.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.86

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