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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.80, 2,149.17 and 663.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.80, 2,149.17 and 663.30 is: 994.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.80 : 2,149.17 = 663.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.80/2,149.17 = 663.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.80x = 2,149.17 × 663.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.80x = 1,425,544.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,544.46/1,432.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.94

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