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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.97, 1,427.02 and 660.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.97, 1,427.02 and 660.83 is: 912.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.97 : 1,427.02 = 660.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.97/1,427.02 = 660.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.97x = 1,427.02 × 660.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.97x = 943,008.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,008.84/1,033.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.03

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