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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.01, 1,397.25 and 663.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.01, 1,397.25 and 663.30 is: 915.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.01 : 1,397.25 = 663.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.01/1,397.25 = 663.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.01x = 1,397.25 × 663.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.01x = 926,795.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,795.93/1,012.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.80

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