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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.52, 2,040.51 and 666.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.52, 2,040.51 and 666.89 is: 1,000.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.52 : 2,040.51 = 666.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.52/2,040.51 = 666.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.52x = 2,040.51 × 666.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.52x = 1,360,795.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,795.71/1,360.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.20

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