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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.66, 2,080.20 and 656.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.66, 2,080.20 and 656.82 is: 985.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.66 : 2,080.20 = 656.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.66/2,080.20 = 656.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.66x = 2,080.20 × 656.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.66x = 1,366,316.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,316.96/1,386.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.33

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