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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.53, 2,034.08 and 663.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.53, 2,034.08 and 663.32 is: 994.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.53 : 2,034.08 = 663.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.53/2,034.08 = 663.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.53x = 2,034.08 × 663.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.53x = 1,349,242.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,242.63/1,356.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.63

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