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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.02, 1,395.78 and 657.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.02, 1,395.78 and 657.57 is: 906.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.02 : 1,395.78 = 657.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.02/1,395.78 = 657.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.02x = 1,395.78 × 657.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.02x = 917,823.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,823.05/1,012.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.92

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