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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.70, 2,033.73 and 662.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.70, 2,033.73 and 662.27 is: 992.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.70 : 2,033.73 = 662.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.70/2,033.73 = 662.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.70x = 2,033.73 × 662.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.70x = 1,346,868.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,868.20/1,357.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.03

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