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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.88, 1,520.19 and 666.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.88, 1,520.19 and 666.84 is: 999.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.88 : 1,520.19 = 666.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.88/1,520.19 = 666.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.88x = 1,520.19 × 666.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.88x = 1,013,723.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,723.50/1,013.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.85

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