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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.56, 1,809.11 and 660.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.56, 1,809.11 and 660.20 is: 989.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.56 : 1,809.11 = 660.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.56/1,809.11 = 660.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.56x = 1,809.11 × 660.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.56x = 1,194,362.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,362.08/1,207.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.07

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