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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.95, 1,537.43 and 662.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.95, 1,537.43 and 662.07 is: 993.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.95 : 1,537.43 = 662.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.95/1,537.43 = 662.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.95x = 1,537.43 × 662.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.95x = 1,017,882.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,882.97/1,024.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.11

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