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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.72, 1,426.33 and 660.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.72, 1,426.33 and 660.41 is: 911.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.72 : 1,426.33 = 660.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.72/1,426.33 = 660.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.72x = 1,426.33 × 660.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.72x = 941,967.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,967.81/1,033.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.24

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