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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.70, 2,086.05 and 661.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.70, 2,086.05 and 661.70 is: 992.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.70 : 2,086.05 = 661.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.70/2,086.05 = 661.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.70x = 2,086.05 × 661.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.70x = 1,380,339.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380,339.29/1,390.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.55

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