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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.51, 2,092.46 and 663.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.51, 2,092.46 and 663.98 is: 996.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.51 : 2,092.46 = 663.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.51/2,092.46 = 663.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.51x = 2,092.46 × 663.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.51x = 1,389,337.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,337.81/1,394.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.29

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