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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.80, 1,393.24 and 660.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.80, 1,393.24 and 660.24 is: 910.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.80 : 1,393.24 = 660.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.80/1,393.24 = 660.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.80x = 1,393.24 × 660.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.80x = 919,872.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,872.78/1,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.95

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