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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.87, 1,983.15 and 663.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.87, 1,983.15 and 663.75 is: 994.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.87 : 1,983.15 = 663.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.87/1,983.15 = 663.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.87x = 1,983.15 × 663.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.87x = 1,316,315.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,315.81/1,323.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.29

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