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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.61, 1,406.59 and 665.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.61, 1,406.59 and 665.55 is: 918.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.61 : 1,406.59 = 665.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.61/1,406.59 = 665.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.61x = 1,406.59 × 665.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.61x = 936,154.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,154.31/1,019.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.15

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