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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.46, 2,033.40 and 662.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.46, 2,033.40 and 662.16 is: 993.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.46 : 2,033.40 = 662.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.46/2,033.40 = 662.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.46x = 2,033.40 × 662.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.46x = 1,346,436.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,436.14/1,355.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.34

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