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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.02, 1,861.96 and 663.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.02, 1,861.96 and 663.50 is: 995.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.02 : 1,861.96 = 663.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.02/1,861.96 = 663.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.02x = 1,861.96 × 663.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.02x = 1,235,410.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,410.46/1,241.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.48

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