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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.95, 2,089.13 and 662.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.95, 2,089.13 and 662.52 is: 992.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.95 : 2,089.13 = 662.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.95/2,089.13 = 662.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.95x = 2,089.13 × 662.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.95x = 1,384,087.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,087.10/1,393.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.92

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