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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.67, 1,518.54 and 665.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.67, 1,518.54 and 665.95 is: 997.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.67 : 1,518.54 = 665.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.67/1,518.54 = 665.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.67x = 1,518.54 × 665.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.67x = 1,011,272.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,272.28/1,013.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.63

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