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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.15, 1,967.94 and 662.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.15, 1,967.94 and 662.34 is: 994.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.15 : 1,967.94 = 662.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.15/1,967.94 = 662.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.15x = 1,967.94 × 662.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.15x = 1,303,432.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,432.23/1,311.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.12

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