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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.15, 1,426.68 and 661.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.15, 1,426.68 and 661.00 is: 911.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.15 : 1,426.68 = 661.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.15/1,426.68 = 661.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.15x = 1,426.68 × 661.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.15x = 943,029.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,029.79/1,034.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.88

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