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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.60, 1,965.12 and 660.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.60, 1,965.12 and 660.56 is: 990.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.60 : 1,965.12 = 660.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.60/1,965.12 = 660.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.60x = 1,965.12 × 660.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.60x = 1,298,079.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,079.67/1,310.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.45

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