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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.03, 1,611.63 and 660.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.03, 1,611.63 and 660.87 is: 988.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.03 : 1,611.63 = 660.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.03/1,611.63 = 660.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.03x = 1,611.63 × 660.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.03x = 1,065,077.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,077.92/1,077.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.90

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