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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.55, 2,036.36 and 664.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.55, 2,036.36 and 664.77 is: 997.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.55 : 2,036.36 = 664.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.55/2,036.36 = 664.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.55x = 2,036.36 × 664.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.55x = 1,353,720.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,720.34/1,357.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.18

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