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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.66, 1,966.10 and 661.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.66, 1,966.10 and 661.02 is: 990.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.66 : 1,966.10 = 661.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.66/1,966.10 = 661.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.66x = 1,966.10 × 661.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.66x = 1,299,631.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,631.42/1,311.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.83

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