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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.85, 1,427.52 and 656.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.85, 1,427.52 and 656.06 is: 904.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.85 : 1,427.52 = 656.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.85/1,427.52 = 656.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.85x = 1,427.52 × 656.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.85x = 936,531.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,531.63/1,034.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.99

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