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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.96, 1,864.08 and 666.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.96, 1,864.08 and 666.08 is: 997.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.96 : 1,864.08 = 666.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.96/1,864.08 = 666.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.96x = 1,864.08 × 666.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.96x = 1,241,626.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,626.41/1,244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.32

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