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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.03, 1,810.52 and 660.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.03, 1,810.52 and 660.06 is: 989.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.03 : 1,810.52 = 660.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.03/1,810.52 = 660.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.03x = 1,810.52 × 660.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.03x = 1,195,051.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,051.83/1,208.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.26

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