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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.66, 1,404.54 and 663.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.66, 1,404.54 and 663.96 is: 916.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.66 : 1,404.54 = 663.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.66/1,404.54 = 663.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.66x = 1,404.54 × 663.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.66x = 932,558.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,558.38/1,017.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.38

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