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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.60, 1,429.90 and 663.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.60, 1,429.90 and 663.44 is: 915.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.60 : 1,429.90 = 663.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.60/1,429.90 = 663.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.60x = 1,429.90 × 663.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.60x = 948,652.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,652.86/1,036.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.16

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