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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.52, 1,913.22 and 660.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.52, 1,913.22 and 660.36 is: 988.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.52 : 1,913.22 = 660.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.52/1,913.22 = 660.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.52x = 1,913.22 × 660.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.52x = 1,263,413.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,413.96/1,277.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.96

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