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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.28, 1,431.52 and 664.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.28, 1,431.52 and 664.24 is: 916.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.28 : 1,431.52 = 664.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.28/1,431.52 = 664.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.28x = 1,431.52 × 664.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.28x = 950,872.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,872.84/1,037.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.70

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