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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.26, 1,427.36 and 661.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.26, 1,427.36 and 661.62 is: 912.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.26 : 1,427.36 = 661.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.26/1,427.36 = 661.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.26x = 1,427.36 × 661.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.26x = 944,366.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,366.62/1,035.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.21

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