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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.89, 1,426.82 and 661.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.89, 1,426.82 and 661.25 is: 911.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.89 : 1,426.82 = 661.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.89/1,426.82 = 661.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.89x = 1,426.82 × 661.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.89x = 943,484.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,484.73/1,034.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.68

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