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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.35, 1,964.31 and 660.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.35, 1,964.31 and 660.33 is: 989.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.35 : 1,964.31 = 660.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.35/1,964.31 = 660.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.35x = 1,964.31 × 660.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.35x = 1,297,092.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,092.82/1,310.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.88

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