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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.72, 2,031.82 and 660.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.72, 2,031.82 and 660.69 is: 990.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.72 : 2,031.82 = 660.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.72/2,031.82 = 660.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.72x = 2,031.82 × 660.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.72x = 1,342,403.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,403.16/1,354.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.91

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