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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.66, 1,430.87 and 664.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.66, 1,430.87 and 664.65 is: 916.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.66 : 1,430.87 = 664.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.66/1,430.87 = 664.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.66x = 1,430.87 × 664.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.66x = 951,024.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,024.42/1,037.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.51

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