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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.81, 2,092.67 and 664.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.81, 2,092.67 and 664.29 is: 996.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.81 : 2,092.67 = 664.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.81/2,092.67 = 664.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.81x = 2,092.67 × 664.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.81x = 1,390,136.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,136.43/1,394.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.65

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