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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.96, 1,495.39 and 663.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.96, 1,495.39 and 663.97 is: 915.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.96 : 1,495.39 = 663.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.96/1,495.39 = 663.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.96x = 1,495.39 × 663.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.96x = 992,894.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,894.10/1,083.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.99

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