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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.90, 1,855.10 and 660.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.90, 1,855.10 and 660.02 is: 988.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.90 : 1,855.10 = 660.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.90/1,855.10 = 660.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.90x = 1,855.10 × 660.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.90x = 1,224,403.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,403.10/1,238.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.30

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