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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.80, 1,393.50 and 660.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.80, 1,393.50 and 660.48 is: 911.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.80 : 1,393.50 = 660.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.80/1,393.50 = 660.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.80x = 1,393.50 × 660.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.80x = 920,378.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,378.88/1,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.45

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