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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.65, 2,043.99 and 668.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.65, 2,043.99 and 668.94 is: 1,002.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.65 : 2,043.99 = 668.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.65/2,043.99 = 668.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.65x = 2,043.99 × 668.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.65x = 1,367,306.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,306.67/1,363.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.68

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