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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.22, 2,087.24 and 661.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.22, 2,087.24 and 661.41 is: 992.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.22 : 2,087.24 = 661.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.22/2,087.24 = 661.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.22x = 2,087.24 × 661.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.22x = 1,380,518.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380,518.10/1,391.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.31

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