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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.38, 1,400.58 and 666.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.38, 1,400.58 and 666.09 is: 918.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.38 : 1,400.58 = 666.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.38/1,400.58 = 666.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.38x = 1,400.58 × 666.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.38x = 932,912.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,912.33/1,015.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.78

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