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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.23, 1,496.39 and 664.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.23, 1,496.39 and 664.61 is: 917.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.23 : 1,496.39 = 664.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.23/1,496.39 = 664.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.23x = 1,496.39 × 664.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.23x = 994,504.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,504.95/1,084.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.25

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