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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.10, 2,086.81 and 660.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.10, 2,086.81 and 660.45 is: 989.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.10 : 2,086.81 = 660.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.10/2,086.81 = 660.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.10x = 2,086.81 × 660.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.10x = 1,378,233.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,233.66/1,393.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.33

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