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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.52, 1,968.45 and 663.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.52, 1,968.45 and 663.49 is: 994.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.52 : 1,968.45 = 663.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.52/1,968.45 = 663.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.52x = 1,968.45 × 663.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.52x = 1,306,050.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,050.60/1,313.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.32

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