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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.68, 3,990.69 and 713.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.68, 3,990.69 and 713.03 is: 1,069.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.68 : 3,990.69 = 713.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.68/3,990.69 = 713.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.68x = 3,990.69 × 713.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.68x = 2,845,481.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,845,481.69/2,660.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.46

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