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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.10, 1,429.71 and 663.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.10, 1,429.71 and 663.37 is: 915.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.10 : 1,429.71 = 663.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.10/1,429.71 = 663.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.10x = 1,429.71 × 663.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.10x = 948,426.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,426.72/1,036.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.38

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