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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.60, 2,030.47 and 660.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.60, 2,030.47 and 660.85 is: 991.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.60 : 2,030.47 = 660.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.60/2,030.47 = 660.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.60x = 2,030.47 × 660.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.60x = 1,341,836.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,836.10/1,353.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.31

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