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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.68, 2,039.72 and 666.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.68, 2,039.72 and 666.28 is: 998.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.68 : 2,039.72 = 666.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.68/2,039.72 = 666.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.68x = 2,039.72 × 666.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.68x = 1,359,024.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,024.64/1,361.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.05

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