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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.42, 1,430.45 and 663.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.42, 1,430.45 and 663.56 is: 915.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.42 : 1,430.45 = 663.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.42/1,430.45 = 663.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.42x = 1,430.45 × 663.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.42x = 949,183.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,183.91/1,036.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.83

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