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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.67, 2,087.49 and 661.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.67, 2,087.49 and 661.77 is: 992.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.67 : 2,087.49 = 661.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.67/2,087.49 = 661.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.67x = 2,087.49 × 661.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.67x = 1,381,438.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,438.26/1,391.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.65

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