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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.04, 2,086.08 and 659.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.04, 2,086.08 and 659.61 is: 989.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.04 : 2,086.08 = 659.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.04/2,086.08 = 659.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.04x = 2,086.08 × 659.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.04x = 1,375,999.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,999.23/1,390.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.90

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