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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.57, 1,964.43 and 661.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.57, 1,964.43 and 661.35 is: 991.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.57 : 1,964.43 = 661.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.57/1,964.43 = 661.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.57x = 1,964.43 × 661.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.57x = 1,299,175.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,175.78/1,310.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.31

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