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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.33, 2,038.73 and 665.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.33, 2,038.73 and 665.70 is: 998.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.33 : 2,038.73 = 665.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.33/2,038.73 = 665.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.33x = 2,038.73 × 665.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.33x = 1,357,179.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,179.23/1,359.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.42

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