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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.03, 1,396.74 and 662.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.03, 1,396.74 and 662.92 is: 914.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.03 : 1,396.74 = 662.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.03/1,396.74 = 662.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.03x = 1,396.74 × 662.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.03x = 925,928.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,928.63/1,012.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.92

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