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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,526.04, 2,288.34 and 660

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,526.04, 2,288.34 and 660 is: 989.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,526.04 : 2,288.34 = 660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,526.04/2,288.34 = 660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,526.04x = 2,288.34 × 660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,526.04x = 1,510,304.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,304.40/1,526.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.69

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