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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.67, 2,038.83 and 666.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.67, 2,038.83 and 666.04 is: 998.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.67 : 2,038.83 = 666.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.67/2,038.83 = 666.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.67x = 2,038.83 × 666.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.67x = 1,357,942.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,942.33/1,359.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.73

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