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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.61, 1,968.59 and 663.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.61, 1,968.59 and 663.59 is: 994.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.61 : 1,968.59 = 663.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.61/1,968.59 = 663.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.61x = 1,968.59 × 663.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.61x = 1,306,323.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,323.48/1,313.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.45

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