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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.91, 1,427.67 and 661.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.91, 1,427.67 and 661.68 is: 912.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.91 : 1,427.67 = 661.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.91/1,427.67 = 661.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.91x = 1,427.67 × 661.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.91x = 944,660.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,660.69/1,034.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.80

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