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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.89, 1,855.73 and 659.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.89, 1,855.73 and 659.63 is: 989.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.89 : 1,855.73 = 659.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.89/1,855.73 = 659.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.89x = 1,855.73 × 659.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.89x = 1,224,087.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,087.55/1,236.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.65

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