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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.73, 2,108.11 and 665.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.73, 2,108.11 and 665.55 is: 997.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.73 : 2,108.11 = 665.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.73/2,108.11 = 665.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.73x = 2,108.11 × 665.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.73x = 1,403,052.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,052.61/1,406.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.39

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