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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.10, 2,085.31 and 659.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.10, 2,085.31 and 659.45 is: 987.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.10 : 2,085.31 = 659.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.10/2,085.31 = 659.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.10x = 2,085.31 × 659.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.10x = 1,375,157.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,157.68/1,392.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.83

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