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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.12, 2,029.98 and 660.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.12, 2,029.98 and 660.40 is: 990.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.12 : 2,029.98 = 660.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.12/2,029.98 = 660.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.12x = 2,029.98 × 660.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.12x = 1,340,598.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,598.79/1,354.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.01

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