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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401, 2,101.08 and 660.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401, 2,101.08 and 660.56 is: 990.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401 : 2,101.08 = 660.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401/2,101.08 = 660.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401x = 2,101.08 × 660.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401x = 1,387,889.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,889.40/1,401
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.64

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