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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.11, 1,862.64 and 657.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.11, 1,862.64 and 657.78 is: 984.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.11 : 1,862.64 = 657.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.11/1,862.64 = 657.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.11x = 1,862.64 × 657.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.11x = 1,225,198.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,198.03/1,244.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.80

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