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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,976.83, 2,964.79 and 660.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,976.83, 2,964.79 and 660.66 is: 990.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,976.83 : 2,964.79 = 660.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,976.83/2,964.79 = 660.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,976.83x = 2,964.79 × 660.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,976.83x = 1,958,718.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,958,718.16/1,976.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.84

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