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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.16, 1,608.90 and 663.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.16, 1,608.90 and 663.40 is: 993.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.16 : 1,608.90 = 663.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.16/1,608.90 = 663.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.16x = 1,608.90 × 663.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.16x = 1,067,344.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,344.26/1,074.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.65

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