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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.02, 1,430.64 and 663.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.02, 1,430.64 and 663.34 is: 915.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.02 : 1,430.64 = 663.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.02/1,430.64 = 663.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.02x = 1,430.64 × 663.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.02x = 949,000.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,000.74/1,037.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.12

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