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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.09, 1,398.54 and 665.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.09, 1,398.54 and 665.17 is: 916.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.09 : 1,398.54 = 665.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.09/1,398.54 = 665.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.09x = 1,398.54 × 665.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.09x = 930,266.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,266.85/1,015.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.44

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