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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.24, 2,094.35 and 663.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.24, 2,094.35 and 663.59 is: 995.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.24 : 2,094.35 = 663.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.24/2,094.35 = 663.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.24x = 2,094.35 × 663.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.24x = 1,389,789.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,789.72/1,396.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.38

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