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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.60, 3,990.60 and 712.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.60, 3,990.60 and 712.96 is: 1,069.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.60 : 3,990.60 = 712.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.60/3,990.60 = 712.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.60x = 3,990.60 × 712.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.60x = 2,845,138.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,845,138.18/2,660.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.36

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