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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.32, 1,854.90 and 659.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.32, 1,854.90 and 659.52 is: 988.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.32 : 1,854.90 = 659.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.32/1,854.90 = 659.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.32x = 1,854.90 × 659.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.32x = 1,223,343.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,343.65/1,237.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.70

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