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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.24, 1,426.28 and 661.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.24, 1,426.28 and 661.34 is: 912.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.24 : 1,426.28 = 661.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.24/1,426.28 = 661.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.24x = 1,426.28 × 661.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.24x = 943,256.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,256.27/1,034.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.03

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