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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.84, 2,036.79 and 665.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.84, 2,036.79 and 665.98 is: 998.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.84 : 2,036.79 = 665.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.84/2,036.79 = 665.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.84x = 2,036.79 × 665.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.84x = 1,356,458.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,458.81/1,358.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.25

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