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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.53, 1,402.84 and 662.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.53, 1,402.84 and 662.68 is: 914.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.53 : 1,402.84 = 662.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.53/1,402.84 = 662.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.53x = 1,402.84 × 662.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.53x = 929,631.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,631.92/1,016.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.52

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