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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,976.66, 2,965.43 and 660.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,976.66, 2,965.43 and 660.47 is: 990.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,976.66 : 2,965.43 = 660.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,976.66/2,965.43 = 660.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,976.66x = 2,965.43 × 660.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,976.66x = 1,958,581.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,958,581.66/1,976.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.86

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