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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.81, 1,396.31 and 662.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.81, 1,396.31 and 662.50 is: 914.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.81 : 1,396.31 = 662.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.81/1,396.31 = 662.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.81x = 1,396.31 × 662.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.81x = 925,055.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,055.38/1,011.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.26

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