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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.53, 1,493.78 and 663

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.53, 1,493.78 and 663 is: 914.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.53 : 1,493.78 = 663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.53/1,493.78 = 663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.53x = 1,493.78 × 663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.53x = 990,376.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,376.14/1,082.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.87

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