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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.02, 1,426.03 and 660.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.02, 1,426.03 and 660.50 is: 911.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.02 : 1,426.03 = 660.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.02/1,426.03 = 660.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.02x = 1,426.03 × 660.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.02x = 941,892.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,892.82/1,033.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.79

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