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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.31, 1,426.63 and 661.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.31, 1,426.63 and 661.40 is: 912.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.31 : 1,426.63 = 661.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.31/1,426.63 = 661.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.31x = 1,426.63 × 661.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.31x = 943,562.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,562.64/1,034.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.26

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