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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.92, 2,043.12 and 668.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.92, 2,043.12 and 668.64 is: 1,001.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.92 : 2,043.12 = 668.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.92/2,043.12 = 668.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.92x = 2,043.12 × 668.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.92x = 1,366,111.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,111.76/1,363.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.61

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