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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.16, 1,403.88 and 663.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.16, 1,403.88 and 663.52 is: 915.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.16 : 1,403.88 = 663.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.16/1,403.88 = 663.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.16x = 1,403.88 × 663.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.16x = 931,502.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,502.46/1,017.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.79

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