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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.72, 1,965.96 and 660.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.72, 1,965.96 and 660.94 is: 991.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.72 : 1,965.96 = 660.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.72/1,965.96 = 660.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.72x = 1,965.96 × 660.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.72x = 1,299,381.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,381.60/1,310.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.35

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