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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.71, 1,810.96 and 660.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.71, 1,810.96 and 660.35 is: 990.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.71 : 1,810.96 = 660.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.71/1,810.96 = 660.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.71x = 1,810.96 × 660.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.71x = 1,195,870.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,870.31/1,207.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.20

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