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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.28, 1,965.54 and 660.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.28, 1,965.54 and 660.65 is: 990.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.28 : 1,965.54 = 660.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.28/1,965.54 = 660.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.28x = 1,965.54 × 660.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.28x = 1,298,535.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,535.65/1,311.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.28

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