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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.57, 1,543.33 and 664.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.57, 1,543.33 and 664.62 is: 996.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.57 : 1,543.33 = 664.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.57/1,543.33 = 664.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.57x = 1,543.33 × 664.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.57x = 1,025,727.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,727.98/1,029.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.27

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