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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.73, 1,428.15 and 656.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.73, 1,428.15 and 656.38 is: 905.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.73 : 1,428.15 = 656.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.73/1,428.15 = 656.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.73x = 1,428.15 × 656.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.73x = 937,398.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,398.67/1,034.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.94

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