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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.26, 2,036.34 and 663.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.26, 2,036.34 and 663.81 is: 995.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.26 : 2,036.34 = 663.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.26/2,036.34 = 663.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.26x = 2,036.34 × 663.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.26x = 1,351,742.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,742.86/1,357.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.94

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