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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.56, 1,428.02 and 662.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.56, 1,428.02 and 662.53 is: 914.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.56 : 1,428.02 = 662.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.56/1,428.02 = 662.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.56x = 1,428.02 × 662.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.56x = 946,106.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,106.09/1,034.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.50

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