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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.79, 2,085.37 and 659.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.79, 2,085.37 and 659.88 is: 990.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.79 : 2,085.37 = 659.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.79/2,085.37 = 659.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.79x = 2,085.37 × 659.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.79x = 1,376,092.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,092.31/1,389.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.15

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