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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.68, 1,867.20 and 659.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.68, 1,867.20 and 659.20 is: 989.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.68 : 1,867.20 = 659.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.68/1,867.20 = 659.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.68x = 1,867.20 × 659.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.68x = 1,230,858.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,858.24/1,243.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.69

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