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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.80, 1,860.54 and 663.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.80, 1,860.54 and 663.08 is: 995.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.80 : 1,860.54 = 663.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.80/1,860.54 = 663.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.80x = 1,860.54 × 663.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.80x = 1,233,686.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,686.86/1,239.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.07

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