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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.70, 1,851.21 and 656.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.70, 1,851.21 and 656.70 is: 986.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.70 : 1,851.21 = 656.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.70/1,851.21 = 656.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.70x = 1,851.21 × 656.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.70x = 1,215,689.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,689.61/1,232.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.20

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