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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.76, 1,859.88 and 663.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.76, 1,859.88 and 663.28 is: 995.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.76 : 1,859.88 = 663.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.76/1,859.88 = 663.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.76x = 1,859.88 × 663.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.76x = 1,233,621.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,621.21/1,239.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.05

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