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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.52, 1,855.20 and 659

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.52, 1,855.20 and 659 is: 988.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.52 : 1,855.20 = 659 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.52/1,855.20 = 659/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.52x = 1,855.20 × 659
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.52x = 1,222,576.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,576.80/1,236.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.72

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