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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.60, 3,068.89 and 659.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.60, 3,068.89 and 659.07 is: 988.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.60 : 3,068.89 = 659.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.60/3,068.89 = 659.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.60x = 3,068.89 × 659.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.60x = 2,022,597.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,597.99/2,045.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.76

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