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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.46, 1,433.26 and 665.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.46, 1,433.26 and 665.34 is: 918.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.46 : 1,433.26 = 665.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.46/1,433.26 = 665.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.46x = 1,433.26 × 665.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.46x = 953,605.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,605.21/1,038.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.29

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