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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.12, 1,812.88 and 660.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.12, 1,812.88 and 660.88 is: 990.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.12 : 1,812.88 = 660.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.12/1,812.88 = 660.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.12x = 1,812.88 × 660.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.12x = 1,198,096.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,096.13/1,209.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.88

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