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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.62, 1,426.33 and 655.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.62, 1,426.33 and 655.08 is: 903.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.62 : 1,426.33 = 655.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.62/1,426.33 = 655.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.62x = 1,426.33 × 655.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.62x = 934,360.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,360.26/1,033.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.97

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