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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.76, 2,039.88 and 666.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.76, 2,039.88 and 666.98 is: 999.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.76 : 2,039.88 = 666.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.76/2,039.88 = 666.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.76x = 2,039.88 × 666.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.76x = 1,360,559.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,559.16/1,360.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.85

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