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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.24, 1,854.78 and 659.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.24, 1,854.78 and 659.80 is: 989.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.24 : 1,854.78 = 659.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.24/1,854.78 = 659.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.24x = 1,854.78 × 659.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.24x = 1,223,783.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,783.84/1,237.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.12

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