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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.72, 1,969.44 and 663.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.72, 1,969.44 and 663.36 is: 993.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.72 : 1,969.44 = 663.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.72/1,969.44 = 663.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.72x = 1,969.44 × 663.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.72x = 1,306,447.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,447.72/1,314.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.71

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