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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.85, 1,967.70 and 663

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.85, 1,967.70 and 663 is: 992.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.85 : 1,967.70 = 663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.85/1,967.70 = 663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.85x = 1,967.70 × 663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.85x = 1,304,585.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,585.10/1,313.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.95

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