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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.69, 1,426.08 and 660.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.69, 1,426.08 and 660.57 is: 911.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.69 : 1,426.08 = 660.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.69/1,426.08 = 660.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.69x = 1,426.08 × 660.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.69x = 942,025.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,025.67/1,033.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.32

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