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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.37, 2,036.34 and 664.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.37, 2,036.34 and 664.61 is: 996.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.37 : 2,036.34 = 664.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.37/2,036.34 = 664.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.37x = 2,036.34 × 664.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.37x = 1,353,361.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,361.75/1,358.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.31

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