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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.14, 1,430.06 and 663.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.14, 1,430.06 and 663.03 is: 915.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.14 : 1,430.06 = 663.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.14/1,430.06 = 663.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.14x = 1,430.06 × 663.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.14x = 948,169.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,169.37/1,036.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.10

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