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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,434.08, 2,151.60 and 664

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,434.08, 2,151.60 and 664 is: 996.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,434.08 : 2,151.60 = 664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,434.08/2,151.60 = 664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,434.08x = 2,151.60 × 664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,434.08x = 1,428,662.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,662.40/1,434.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.22

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