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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.44, 1,428.50 and 662.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.44, 1,428.50 and 662.34 is: 913.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.44 : 1,428.50 = 662.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.44/1,428.50 = 662.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.44x = 1,428.50 × 662.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.44x = 946,152.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,152.69/1,035.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.77

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