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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.94, 1,431.99 and 664.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.94, 1,431.99 and 664.41 is: 916.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.94 : 1,431.99 = 664.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.94/1,431.99 = 664.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.94x = 1,431.99 × 664.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.94x = 951,428.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,428.48/1,037.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.65

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