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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.64, 2,035.55 and 663.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.64, 2,035.55 and 663.91 is: 996.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.64 : 2,035.55 = 663.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.64/2,035.55 = 663.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.64x = 2,035.55 × 663.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.64x = 1,351,422.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,422.00/1,356.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.15

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