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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,976.52, 2,964.40 and 660.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,976.52, 2,964.40 and 660.28 is: 990.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,976.52 : 2,964.40 = 660.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,976.52/2,964.40 = 660.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,976.52x = 2,964.40 × 660.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,976.52x = 1,957,334.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,957,334.03/1,976.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.29

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