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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.86, 1,424.66 and 660.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.86, 1,424.66 and 660.31 is: 910.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.86 : 1,424.66 = 660.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.86/1,424.66 = 660.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.86x = 1,424.66 × 660.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.86x = 940,710.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,710.38/1,032.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.78

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