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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.59, 1,425.93 and 660.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.59, 1,425.93 and 660.45 is: 911.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.59 : 1,425.93 = 660.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.59/1,425.93 = 660.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.59x = 1,425.93 × 660.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.59x = 941,755.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,755.47/1,033.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.15

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