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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.34, 2,033.04 and 661.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.34, 2,033.04 and 661.62 is: 992.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.34 : 2,033.04 = 661.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.34/2,033.04 = 661.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.34x = 2,033.04 × 661.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.34x = 1,345,099.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,099.92/1,355.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.44

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