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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.62, 2,091.48 and 664.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.62, 2,091.48 and 664.18 is: 996.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.62 : 2,091.48 = 664.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.62/2,091.48 = 664.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.62x = 2,091.48 × 664.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.62x = 1,389,119.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,119.19/1,394.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.06

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