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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.53, 1,519.20 and 665.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.53, 1,519.20 and 665.81 is: 998.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.53 : 1,519.20 = 665.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.53/1,519.20 = 665.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.53x = 1,519.20 × 665.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.53x = 1,011,487.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,487.63/1,012.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.97

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