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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.62, 2,108.92 and 665.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.62, 2,108.92 and 665.82 is: 998.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.62 : 2,108.92 = 665.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.62/2,108.92 = 665.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.62x = 2,108.92 × 665.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.62x = 1,404,161.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,161.11/1,406.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.25

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