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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.83, 3,991.25 and 712.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.83, 3,991.25 and 712.98 is: 1,069.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.83 : 3,991.25 = 712.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.83/3,991.25 = 712.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.83x = 3,991.25 × 712.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.83x = 2,845,681.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,845,681.43/2,660.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.47

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