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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.98, 1,429.03 and 662.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.98, 1,429.03 and 662.83 is: 914.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.98 : 1,429.03 = 662.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.98/1,429.03 = 662.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.98x = 1,429.03 × 662.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.98x = 947,202.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,202.30/1,035.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.30

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