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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.36, 1,854.36 and 659.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.36, 1,854.36 and 659.08 is: 987.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.36 : 1,854.36 = 659.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.36/1,854.36 = 659.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.36x = 1,854.36 × 659.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.36x = 1,222,171.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,171.59/1,237.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.73

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