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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.30, 2,086.48 and 659.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.30, 2,086.48 and 659.88 is: 990.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.30 : 2,086.48 = 659.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.30/2,086.48 = 659.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.30x = 2,086.48 × 659.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.30x = 1,376,826.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,826.42/1,390.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.31

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