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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.07, 2,039.76 and 656.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.07, 2,039.76 and 656.58 is: 984.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.07 : 2,039.76 = 656.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.07/2,039.76 = 656.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.07x = 2,039.76 × 656.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.07x = 1,339,273.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,273.27/1,360.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.71

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