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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.93, 1,432.45 and 660.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.93, 1,432.45 and 660.22 is: 911.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.93 : 1,432.45 = 660.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.93/1,432.45 = 660.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.93x = 1,432.45 × 660.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.93x = 945,729.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,729.62/1,037.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.17

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