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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.52, 1,867.23 and 659.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.52, 1,867.23 and 659.55 is: 989.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.52 : 1,867.23 = 659.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.52/1,867.23 = 659.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.52x = 1,867.23 × 659.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.52x = 1,231,531.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,531.55/1,244.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.56

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