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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.73, 2,103.62 and 662.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.73, 2,103.62 and 662.55 is: 992.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.73 : 2,103.62 = 662.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.73/2,103.62 = 662.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.73x = 2,103.62 × 662.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.73x = 1,393,750.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,750.12/1,403.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.89

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