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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.65, 2,094.79 and 668.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.65, 2,094.79 and 668.75 is: 1,001.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.65 : 2,094.79 = 668.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.65/2,094.79 = 668.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.65x = 2,094.79 × 668.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.65x = 1,400,878.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,878.67/1,398.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.59

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