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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.34, 1,429.44 and 662.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.34, 1,429.44 and 662.47 is: 914.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.34 : 1,429.44 = 662.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.34/1,429.44 = 662.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.34x = 1,429.44 × 662.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.34x = 946,961.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,961.12/1,035.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.64

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