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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.68, 1,861.86 and 664.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.68, 1,861.86 and 664.52 is: 995.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.68 : 1,861.86 = 664.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.68/1,861.86 = 664.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.68x = 1,861.86 × 664.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.68x = 1,237,243.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,243.21/1,242.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.62

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