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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.79, 1,428.41 and 662.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.79, 1,428.41 and 662.12 is: 913.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.79 : 1,428.41 = 662.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.79/1,428.41 = 662.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.79x = 1,428.41 × 662.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.79x = 945,778.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,778.83/1,035.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.10

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