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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.09, 1,494.78 and 663.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.09, 1,494.78 and 663.72 is: 916.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.09 : 1,494.78 = 663.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.09/1,494.78 = 663.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.09x = 1,494.78 × 663.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.09x = 992,115.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,115.38/1,083.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.00

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