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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028, 1,418.64 and 660.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028, 1,418.64 and 660.64 is: 911.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028 : 1,418.64 = 660.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028/1,418.64 = 660.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028x = 1,418.64 × 660.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028x = 937,210.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,210.33/1,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.68

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