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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.79, 1,516.19 and 660.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.79, 1,516.19 and 660.18 is: 990.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.79 : 1,516.19 = 660.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.79/1,516.19 = 660.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.79x = 1,516.19 × 660.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.79x = 1,000,958.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,958.31/1,010.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.27

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