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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.40, 1,575.97 and 660.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.40, 1,575.97 and 660.68 is: 991.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.40 : 1,575.97 = 660.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.40/1,575.97 = 660.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.40x = 1,575.97 × 660.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.40x = 1,041,211.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,211.86/1,050.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.25

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