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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.29, 1,507.94 and 660.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.29, 1,507.94 and 660.80 is: 991.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.29 : 1,507.94 = 660.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.29/1,507.94 = 660.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.29x = 1,507.94 × 660.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.29x = 996,446.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,446.75/1,005.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.20

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