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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.81, 2,036.25 and 663.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.81, 2,036.25 and 663.87 is: 996.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.81 : 2,036.25 = 663.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.81/2,036.25 = 663.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.81x = 2,036.25 × 663.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.81x = 1,351,805.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,805.29/1,356.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.31

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