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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.04, 2,029.68 and 659.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.04, 2,029.68 and 659.68 is: 988.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.04 : 2,029.68 = 659.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.04/2,029.68 = 659.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.04x = 2,029.68 × 659.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.04x = 1,338,939.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,939.30/1,354.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.85

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