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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.08, 2,088.16 and 661.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.08, 2,088.16 and 661.78 is: 991.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.08 : 2,088.16 = 661.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.08/2,088.16 = 661.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.08x = 2,088.16 × 661.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.08x = 1,381,902.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,902.52/1,393.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.98

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