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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.65, 1,967.18 and 661.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.65, 1,967.18 and 661.84 is: 993.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.65 : 1,967.18 = 661.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.65/1,967.18 = 661.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.65x = 1,967.18 × 661.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.65x = 1,301,950.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,950.23/1,310.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.37

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