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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.51, 1,855.01 and 660.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.51, 1,855.01 and 660.03 is: 990.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.51 : 1,855.01 = 660.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.51/1,855.01 = 660.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.51x = 1,855.01 × 660.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.51x = 1,224,358.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,358.95/1,236.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.17

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