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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.76, 1,860.40 and 663.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.76, 1,860.40 and 663.04 is: 994.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.76 : 1,860.40 = 663.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.76/1,860.40 = 663.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.76x = 1,860.40 × 663.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.76x = 1,233,519.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,519.62/1,239.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.97

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