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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.51, 1,859.51 and 663.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.51, 1,859.51 and 663.03 is: 994.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.51 : 1,859.51 = 663.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.51/1,859.51 = 663.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.51x = 1,859.51 × 663.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.51x = 1,232,907.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,907.60/1,239.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.67

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