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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.84, 1,969.38 and 663.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.84, 1,969.38 and 663.16 is: 994.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.84 : 1,969.38 = 663.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.84/1,969.38 = 663.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.84x = 1,969.38 × 663.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.84x = 1,306,014.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,014.04/1,312.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.80

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