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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.91, 2,086.38 and 660.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.91, 2,086.38 and 660.56 is: 990.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.91 : 2,086.38 = 660.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.91/2,086.38 = 660.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.91x = 2,086.38 × 660.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.91x = 1,378,168.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,168.74/1,390.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.84

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