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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.04, 1,396.66 and 663.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.04, 1,396.66 and 663.40 is: 915.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.04 : 1,396.66 = 663.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.04/1,396.66 = 663.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.04x = 1,396.66 × 663.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.04x = 926,544.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,544.24/1,012.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.52

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