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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.16, 1,965 and 660.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.16, 1,965 and 660.44 is: 991.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.16 : 1,965 = 660.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.16/1,965 = 660.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.16x = 1,965 × 660.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.16x = 1,297,764.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,764.60/1,309.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.30

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