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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.02, 1,859.55 and 663.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.02, 1,859.55 and 663.62 is: 993.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.02 : 1,859.55 = 663.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.02/1,859.55 = 663.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.02x = 1,859.55 × 663.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.02x = 1,234,034.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,034.57/1,242.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.57

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