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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.76, 2,095.86 and 666.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.76, 2,095.86 and 666.20 is: 999.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.76 : 2,095.86 = 666.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.76/2,095.86 = 666.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.76x = 2,095.86 × 666.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.76x = 1,396,261.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,261.93/1,396.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.64

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