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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.88, 1,430.98 and 664.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.88, 1,430.98 and 664.25 is: 915.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.88 : 1,430.98 = 664.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.88/1,430.98 = 664.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.88x = 1,430.98 × 664.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.88x = 950,519.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,519.65/1,037.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.83

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