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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.80, 1,868.06 and 668.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.80, 1,868.06 and 668.08 is: 1,002.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.80 : 1,868.06 = 668.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.80/1,868.06 = 668.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.80x = 1,868.06 × 668.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.80x = 1,248,013.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,013.52/1,244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.58

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