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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.11, 2,084.62 and 659.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.11, 2,084.62 and 659.15 is: 987.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.11 : 2,084.62 = 659.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.11/2,084.62 = 659.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.11x = 2,084.62 × 659.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.11x = 1,374,077.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,077.27/1,391.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.76

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