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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,815.06, 2,720.96 and 660

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,815.06, 2,720.96 and 660 is: 989.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,815.06 : 2,720.96 = 660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,815.06/2,720.96 = 660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,815.06x = 2,720.96 × 660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,815.06x = 1,795,833.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,833.60/1,815.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.41

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