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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.21, 1,511.12 and 660.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.21, 1,511.12 and 660.25 is: 991.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.21 : 1,511.12 = 660.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.21/1,511.12 = 660.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.21x = 1,511.12 × 660.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.21x = 997,716.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,716.98/1,006.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.56

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