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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.84, 1,964.88 and 660.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.84, 1,964.88 and 660.16 is: 990.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.84 : 1,964.88 = 660.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.84/1,964.88 = 660.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.84x = 1,964.88 × 660.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.84x = 1,297,135.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,135.18/1,309.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.30

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