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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.48, 1,426.91 and 661.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.48, 1,426.91 and 661.32 is: 912.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.48 : 1,426.91 = 661.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.48/1,426.91 = 661.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.48x = 1,426.91 × 661.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.48x = 943,640.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,640.81/1,034.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.19

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