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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.76, 1,485.24 and 662

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.76, 1,485.24 and 662 is: 913.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.76 : 1,485.24 = 662 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.76/1,485.24 = 662/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.76x = 1,485.24 × 662
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.76x = 983,228.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,228.88/1,075.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.99

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