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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.43, 1,428.37 and 662.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.43, 1,428.37 and 662.02 is: 913.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.43 : 1,428.37 = 662.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.43/1,428.37 = 662.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.43x = 1,428.37 × 662.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.43x = 945,604.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,604.28/1,035.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.25

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