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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.44, 1,427.11 and 661.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.44, 1,427.11 and 661.33 is: 912.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.44 : 1,427.11 = 661.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.44/1,427.11 = 661.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.44x = 1,427.11 × 661.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.44x = 943,790.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,790.66/1,034.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.37

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