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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.74, 2,029.80 and 659.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.74, 2,029.80 and 659.71 is: 989.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.74 : 2,029.80 = 659.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.74/2,029.80 = 659.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.74x = 2,029.80 × 659.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.74x = 1,339,079.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,079.36/1,353.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.17

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