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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.53, 1,984.16 and 663.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.53, 1,984.16 and 663.61 is: 995.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.53 : 1,984.16 = 663.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.53/1,984.16 = 663.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.53x = 1,984.16 × 663.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.53x = 1,316,697.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,697.67/1,322.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.59

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