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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.10, 1,865.64 and 660.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.10, 1,865.64 and 660.07 is: 989.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.10 : 1,865.64 = 660.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.10/1,865.64 = 660.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.10x = 1,865.64 × 660.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.10x = 1,231,452.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,452.99/1,245.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.04

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