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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.59, 1,430.07 and 663.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.59, 1,430.07 and 663.45 is: 915.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.59 : 1,430.07 = 663.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.59/1,430.07 = 663.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.59x = 1,430.07 × 663.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.59x = 948,779.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,779.94/1,036.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.29

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