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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.45, 1,427.18 and 661.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.45, 1,427.18 and 661.65 is: 912.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.45 : 1,427.18 = 661.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.45/1,427.18 = 661.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.45x = 1,427.18 × 661.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.45x = 944,288.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,288.71/1,034.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.84

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