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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.49, 1,968.62 and 664.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.49, 1,968.62 and 664.41 is: 995.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.49 : 1,968.62 = 664.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.49/1,968.62 = 664.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.49x = 1,968.62 × 664.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.49x = 1,307,967.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,967.49/1,313.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.80

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