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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.67, 2,095.47 and 666.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.67, 2,095.47 and 666.15 is: 999.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.67 : 2,095.47 = 666.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.67/2,095.47 = 666.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.67x = 2,095.47 × 666.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.67x = 1,395,904.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,904.04/1,396.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.45

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