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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.53, 1,465.62 and 663.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.53, 1,465.62 and 663.80 is: 916.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.53 : 1,465.62 = 663.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.53/1,465.62 = 663.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.53x = 1,465.62 × 663.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.53x = 972,870.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,870.61/1,061.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.48

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