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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.37, 2,032.46 and 661.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.37, 2,032.46 and 661.37 is: 992.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.37 : 2,032.46 = 661.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.37/2,032.46 = 661.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.37x = 2,032.46 × 661.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.37x = 1,344,199.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,199.56/1,354.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.49

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