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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.56, 1,973.40 and 666.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.56, 1,973.40 and 666.07 is: 999.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.56 : 1,973.40 = 666.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.56/1,973.40 = 666.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.56x = 1,973.40 × 666.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.56x = 1,314,422.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,314,422.54/1,315.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.14

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