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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.06, 1,916.06 and 660.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.06, 1,916.06 and 660.36 is: 990.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.06 : 1,916.06 = 660.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.06/1,916.06 = 660.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.06x = 1,916.06 × 660.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.06x = 1,265,293.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,293.27/1,277.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.79

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