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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.14, 2,295.03 and 999.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.14, 2,295.03 and 999.84 is: 1,379.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.14 : 2,295.03 = 999.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.14/2,295.03 = 999.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.14x = 2,295.03 × 999.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.14x = 2,294,662.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,294,662.80/1,663.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.72

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