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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.60, 1,431.78 and 664.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.60, 1,431.78 and 664.87 is: 917.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.60 : 1,431.78 = 664.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.60/1,431.78 = 664.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.60x = 1,431.78 × 664.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.60x = 951,947.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,947.57/1,037.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.45

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