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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212, 1,672.59 and 660

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212, 1,672.59 and 660 is: 910.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212 : 1,672.59 = 660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212/1,672.59 = 660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212x = 1,672.59 × 660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212x = 1,103,909.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,909.40/1,212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.82

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