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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.33, 1,428.52 and 657.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.33, 1,428.52 and 657.34 is: 906.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.33 : 1,428.52 = 657.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.33/1,428.52 = 657.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.33x = 1,428.52 × 657.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.33x = 939,023.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,023.34/1,035.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.98

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