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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.37, 2,084.33 and 660.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.37, 2,084.33 and 660.45 is: 990.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.37 : 2,084.33 = 660.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.37/2,084.33 = 660.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.37x = 2,084.33 × 660.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.37x = 1,376,605.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,605.22/1,390.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.10

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