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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.81, 2,033.23 and 661.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.81, 2,033.23 and 661.86 is: 993.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.81 : 2,033.23 = 661.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.81/2,033.23 = 661.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.81x = 2,033.23 × 661.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.81x = 1,345,713.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,713.61/1,354.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.29

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