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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.56, 2,963.01 and 660.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.56, 2,963.01 and 660.23 is: 990.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.56 : 2,963.01 = 660.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.56/2,963.01 = 660.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.56x = 2,963.01 × 660.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.56x = 1,956,253.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,956,253.28/1,975.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.23

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