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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.29, 1,427.91 and 675.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.29, 1,427.91 and 675.65 is: 931.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.29 : 1,427.91 = 675.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.29/1,427.91 = 675.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.29x = 1,427.91 × 675.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.29x = 964,767.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,767.39/1,035.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.88

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