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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.65, 1,863.74 and 664.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.65, 1,863.74 and 664.69 is: 995.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.65 : 1,863.74 = 664.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.65/1,863.74 = 664.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.65x = 1,863.74 × 664.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.65x = 1,238,806.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,806.02/1,244.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.30

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