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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.59, 1,517.76 and 665.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.59, 1,517.76 and 665.90 is: 997.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.59 : 1,517.76 = 665.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.59/1,517.76 = 665.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.59x = 1,517.76 × 665.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.59x = 1,010,676.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,676.38/1,013.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.13

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