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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.71, 1,613.91 and 664.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.71, 1,613.91 and 664.29 is: 996.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.71 : 1,613.91 = 664.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.71/1,613.91 = 664.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.71x = 1,613.91 × 664.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.71x = 1,072,104.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,104.27/1,075.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.65

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