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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.29, 1,428.54 and 662.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.29, 1,428.54 and 662.60 is: 914.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.29 : 1,428.54 = 662.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.29/1,428.54 = 662.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.29x = 1,428.54 × 662.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.29x = 946,550.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,550.60/1,035.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.29

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