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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.27, 2,050.93 and 663.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.27, 2,050.93 and 663.99 is: 995.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.27 : 2,050.93 = 663.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.27/2,050.93 = 663.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.27x = 2,050.93 × 663.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.27x = 1,361,783.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,783.44/1,368.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.26

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