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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.65, 1,405.33 and 664.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.65, 1,405.33 and 664.45 is: 916.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.65 : 1,405.33 = 664.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.65/1,405.33 = 664.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.65x = 1,405.33 × 664.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.65x = 933,771.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,771.94/1,018.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.67

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