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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.99, 1,966.36 and 662.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.99, 1,966.36 and 662.91 is: 993.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.99 : 1,966.36 = 662.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.99/1,966.36 = 662.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.99x = 1,966.36 × 662.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.99x = 1,303,519.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,519.71/1,311.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.54

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