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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.04, 1,430.18 and 663.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.04, 1,430.18 and 663.72 is: 916.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.04 : 1,430.18 = 663.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.04/1,430.18 = 663.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.04x = 1,430.18 × 663.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.04x = 949,239.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,239.07/1,036.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.22

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