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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.92, 2,082.12 and 659.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.92, 2,082.12 and 659.20 is: 988.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.92 : 2,082.12 = 659.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.92/2,082.12 = 659.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.92x = 2,082.12 × 659.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.92x = 1,372,533.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,533.50/1,388.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.20

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