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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.17, 1,427.49 and 661.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.17, 1,427.49 and 661.70 is: 913.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.17 : 1,427.49 = 661.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.17/1,427.49 = 661.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.17x = 1,427.49 × 661.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.17x = 944,573.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,573.70/1,034.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.37

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