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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.78, 1,966.29 and 661.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.78, 1,966.29 and 661.10 is: 991.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.78 : 1,966.29 = 661.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.78/1,966.29 = 661.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.78x = 1,966.29 × 661.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.78x = 1,299,914.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,914.32/1,310.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.71

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