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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.41, 1,426.78 and 661.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.41, 1,426.78 and 661.23 is: 912.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.41 : 1,426.78 = 661.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.41/1,426.78 = 661.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.41x = 1,426.78 × 661.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.41x = 943,430.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,430.57/1,034.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.05

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