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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.40, 2,081.70 and 659.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.40, 2,081.70 and 659.04 is: 988.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.40 : 2,081.70 = 659.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.40/2,081.70 = 659.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.40x = 2,081.70 × 659.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.40x = 1,371,923.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,923.57/1,388.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.13

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