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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,428.96, 2,144.16 and 660

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,428.96, 2,144.16 and 660 is: 990.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,428.96 : 2,144.16 = 660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,428.96/2,144.16 = 660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,428.96x = 2,144.16 × 660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,428.96x = 1,415,145.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,145.60/1,428.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.33

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