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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.71, 2,029.10 and 659.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.71, 2,029.10 and 659.59 is: 988.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.71 : 2,029.10 = 659.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.71/2,029.10 = 659.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.71x = 2,029.10 × 659.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.71x = 1,338,380.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,380.82/1,353.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.67

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