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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.67, 2,037.33 and 665.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.67, 2,037.33 and 665.04 is: 997.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.67 : 2,037.33 = 665.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.67/2,037.33 = 665.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.67x = 2,037.33 × 665.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.67x = 1,354,905.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,905.94/1,358.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.23

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