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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.86, 2,030.96 and 661.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.86, 2,030.96 and 661.50 is: 991.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.86 : 2,030.96 = 661.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.86/2,030.96 = 661.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.86x = 2,030.96 × 661.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.86x = 1,343,466.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,466.58/1,354.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.59

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