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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,976.75, 2,965.41 and 660.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,976.75, 2,965.41 and 660.07 is: 990.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,976.75 : 2,965.41 = 660.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,976.75/2,965.41 = 660.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,976.75x = 2,965.41 × 660.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,976.75x = 1,957,378.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,957,378.18/1,976.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.20

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