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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.92, 1,856.88 and 661.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.92, 1,856.88 and 661.92 is: 992.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.92 : 1,856.88 = 661.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.92/1,856.88 = 661.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.92x = 1,856.88 × 661.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.92x = 1,229,106.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,106.01/1,237.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.88

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