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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.44, 2,098.62 and 659.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.44, 2,098.62 and 659.56 is: 988.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.44 : 2,098.62 = 659.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.44/2,098.62 = 659.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.44x = 2,098.62 × 659.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.44x = 1,384,165.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,165.81/1,400.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.38

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