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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346, 2,019.48 and 662.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346, 2,019.48 and 662.48 is: 993.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346 : 2,019.48 = 662.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346/2,019.48 = 662.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346x = 2,019.48 × 662.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346x = 1,337,865.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,865.11/1,346
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.96

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