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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.04, 1,926.71 and 660.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.04, 1,926.71 and 660.73 is: 990.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.04 : 1,926.71 = 660.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.04/1,926.71 = 660.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.04x = 1,926.71 × 660.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.04x = 1,273,035.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,035.10/1,285.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.66

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