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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.39, 2,033.44 and 662.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.39, 2,033.44 and 662.70 is: 993.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.39 : 2,033.44 = 662.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.39/2,033.44 = 662.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.39x = 2,033.44 × 662.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.39x = 1,347,560.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,560.69/1,356.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.49

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