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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.59, 1,516.26 and 664.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.59, 1,516.26 and 664.90 is: 995.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.59 : 1,516.26 = 664.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.59/1,516.26 = 664.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.59x = 1,516.26 × 664.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.59x = 1,008,161.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,161.27/1,012.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.63

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