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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.26, 1,430.11 and 663.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.26, 1,430.11 and 663.62 is: 914.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.26 : 1,430.11 = 663.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.26/1,430.11 = 663.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.26x = 1,430.11 × 663.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.26x = 949,049.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,049.60/1,037.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.96

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