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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.75, 2,039.34 and 665.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.75, 2,039.34 and 665.72 is: 998.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.75 : 2,039.34 = 665.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.75/2,039.34 = 665.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.75x = 2,039.34 × 665.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.75x = 1,357,626.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,626.56/1,359.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.44

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