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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.51, 1,856.67 and 660.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.51, 1,856.67 and 660.25 is: 990.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.51 : 1,856.67 = 660.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.51/1,856.67 = 660.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.51x = 1,856.67 × 660.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.51x = 1,225,866.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,866.37/1,237.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.59

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