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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.71, 1,639.76 and 660.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.71, 1,639.76 and 660.77 is: 990.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.71 : 1,639.76 = 660.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.71/1,639.76 = 660.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.71x = 1,639.76 × 660.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.71x = 1,083,492.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,492.71/1,093.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.66

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