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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.20, 1,395.54 and 657.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.20, 1,395.54 and 657.51 is: 906.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.20 : 1,395.54 = 657.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.20/1,395.54 = 657.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.20x = 1,395.54 × 657.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.20x = 917,581.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,581.51/1,012.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.52

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