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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.16, 1,914.18 and 660.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.16, 1,914.18 and 660.53 is: 989.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.16 : 1,914.18 = 660.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.16/1,914.18 = 660.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.16x = 1,914.18 × 660.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.16x = 1,264,373.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,373.32/1,277.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.99

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