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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.06, 2,029.05 and 659.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.06, 2,029.05 and 659.70 is: 989.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.06 : 2,029.05 = 659.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.06/2,029.05 = 659.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.06x = 2,029.05 × 659.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.06x = 1,338,564.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,564.29/1,353.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.29

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