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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.78, 2,030.70 and 659.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.78, 2,030.70 and 659.91 is: 989.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.78 : 2,030.70 = 659.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.78/2,030.70 = 659.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.78x = 2,030.70 × 659.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.78x = 1,340,079.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,079.24/1,354.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.15

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