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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.08, 2,033.49 and 662.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.08, 2,033.49 and 662.78 is: 993.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.08 : 2,033.49 = 662.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.08/2,033.49 = 662.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.08x = 2,033.49 × 662.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.08x = 1,347,756.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,756.50/1,356.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.86

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