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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.40, 2,083.78 and 659

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.40, 2,083.78 and 659 is: 987.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.40 : 2,083.78 = 659 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.40/2,083.78 = 659/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.40x = 2,083.78 × 659
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.40x = 1,373,211.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,211.02/1,390.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.64

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