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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.28, 1,856.40 and 659.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.28, 1,856.40 and 659.84 is: 990.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.28 : 1,856.40 = 659.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.28/1,856.40 = 659.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.28x = 1,856.40 × 659.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.28x = 1,224,926.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,926.98/1,237.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.02

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