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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.71, 1,401.95 and 662.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.71, 1,401.95 and 662.52 is: 914.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.71 : 1,401.95 = 662.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.71/1,401.95 = 662.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.71x = 1,401.95 × 662.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.71x = 928,816.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,816.60/1,015.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.45

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