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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.67, 1,430.90 and 664.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.67, 1,430.90 and 664.64 is: 917.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.67 : 1,430.90 = 664.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.67/1,430.90 = 664.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.67x = 1,430.90 × 664.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.67x = 951,030.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,030.76/1,036.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.39

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