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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.42, 2,030.36 and 660.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.42, 2,030.36 and 660.02 is: 988.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.42 : 2,030.36 = 660.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.42/2,030.36 = 660.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.42x = 2,030.36 × 660.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.42x = 1,340,064.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,064.76/1,355.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.67

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