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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.31, 2,094.73 and 665.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.31, 2,094.73 and 665.94 is: 999.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.31 : 2,094.73 = 665.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.31/2,094.73 = 665.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.31x = 2,094.73 × 665.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.31x = 1,394,961.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,961.17/1,396.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.04

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