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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.36, 1,572.60 and 663.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.36, 1,572.60 and 663.92 is: 994.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.36 : 1,572.60 = 663.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.36/1,572.60 = 663.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.36x = 1,572.60 × 663.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.36x = 1,044,080.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,080.59/1,049.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.97

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