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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.21, 2,081.70 and 657.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.21, 2,081.70 and 657.99 is: 986.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.21 : 2,081.70 = 657.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.21/2,081.70 = 657.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.21x = 2,081.70 × 657.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.21x = 1,369,737.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,737.78/1,388.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.70

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