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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.24, 1,982.55 and 663.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.24, 1,982.55 and 663.22 is: 995.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.24 : 1,982.55 = 663.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.24/1,982.55 = 663.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.24x = 1,982.55 × 663.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.24x = 1,314,866.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,314,866.81/1,321.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.18

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