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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.91, 1,811.26 and 660.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.91, 1,811.26 and 660.42 is: 988.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.91 : 1,811.26 = 660.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.91/1,811.26 = 660.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.91x = 1,811.26 × 660.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.91x = 1,196,192.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,192.33/1,209.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.66

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