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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.37, 2,294.95 and 999.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.37, 2,294.95 and 999.98 is: 1,379.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.37 : 2,294.95 = 999.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.37/2,294.95 = 999.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.37x = 2,294.95 × 999.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.37x = 2,294,887.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,294,887.63/1,663.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.67

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