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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.65, 1,614.75 and 660.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.65, 1,614.75 and 660.87 is: 989.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.65 : 1,614.75 = 660.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.65/1,614.75 = 660.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.65x = 1,614.75 × 660.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.65x = 1,067,128.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,128.45/1,078.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.32

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