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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.68, 2,089.22 and 664.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.68, 2,089.22 and 664.96 is: 996.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.68 : 2,089.22 = 664.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.68/2,089.22 = 664.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.68x = 2,089.22 × 664.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.68x = 1,389,247.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,247.73/1,394.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.11

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