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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.40, 1,969.43 and 664.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.40, 1,969.43 and 664.76 is: 995.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.40 : 1,969.43 = 664.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.40/1,969.43 = 664.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.40x = 1,969.43 × 664.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.40x = 1,309,185.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,185.12/1,315.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.28

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