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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.41, 1,523.46 and 668.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.41, 1,523.46 and 668.91 is: 1,003.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.41 : 1,523.46 = 668.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.41/1,523.46 = 668.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.41x = 1,523.46 × 668.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.41x = 1,019,057.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,057.63/1,015.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.59

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