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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.12, 1,967.76 and 662.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.12, 1,967.76 and 662.04 is: 993.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.12 : 1,967.76 = 662.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.12/1,967.76 = 662.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.12x = 1,967.76 × 662.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.12x = 1,302,735.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,735.83/1,311.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.61

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