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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.50, 2,149.02 and 663

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.50, 2,149.02 and 663 is: 994.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.50 : 2,149.02 = 663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.50/2,149.02 = 663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.50x = 2,149.02 × 663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.50x = 1,424,800.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,800.26/1,432.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.62

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