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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.14, 2,032.88 and 661.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.14, 2,032.88 and 661.83 is: 992.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.14 : 2,032.88 = 661.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.14/2,032.88 = 661.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.14x = 2,032.88 × 661.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.14x = 1,345,430.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,430.85/1,355.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.83

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