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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,959, 2,937.48 and 660

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,959, 2,937.48 and 660 is: 989.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,959 : 2,937.48 = 660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,959/2,937.48 = 660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,959x = 2,937.48 × 660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,959x = 1,938,736.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,938,736.80/1,959
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.66

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