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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.84, 1,401.84 and 665.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.84, 1,401.84 and 665.92 is: 918.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.84 : 1,401.84 = 665.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.84/1,401.84 = 665.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.84x = 1,401.84 × 665.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.84x = 933,513.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,513.29/1,015.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.96

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