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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.12, 1,429.68 and 663.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.12, 1,429.68 and 663.52 is: 915.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.12 : 1,429.68 = 663.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.12/1,429.68 = 663.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.12x = 1,429.68 × 663.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.12x = 948,621.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,621.27/1,036.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.55

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