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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.89, 1,401.35 and 661.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.89, 1,401.35 and 661.87 is: 913.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.89 : 1,401.35 = 661.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.89/1,401.35 = 661.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.89x = 1,401.35 × 661.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.89x = 927,513.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,513.69/1,015.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.00

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