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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.68, 2,033.33 and 662.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.68, 2,033.33 and 662.17 is: 991.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.68 : 2,033.33 = 662.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.68/2,033.33 = 662.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.68x = 2,033.33 × 662.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.68x = 1,346,409.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,409.27/1,357.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.70

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