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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.60, 1,970.80 and 666.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.60, 1,970.80 and 666.80 is: 998.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.60 : 1,970.80 = 666.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.60/1,970.80 = 666.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.60x = 1,970.80 × 666.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.60x = 1,314,129.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,314,129.44/1,315.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.88

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