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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.28, 1,400.28 and 666.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.28, 1,400.28 and 666.56 is: 919.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.28 : 1,400.28 = 666.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.28/1,400.28 = 666.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.28x = 1,400.28 × 666.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.28x = 933,370.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,370.64/1,015.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.32

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