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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.46, 2,033.25 and 662.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.46, 2,033.25 and 662.37 is: 993.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.46 : 2,033.25 = 662.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.46/2,033.25 = 662.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.46x = 2,033.25 × 662.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.46x = 1,346,763.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,763.80/1,355.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.58

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