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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.26, 1,866.67 and 660.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.26, 1,866.67 and 660.96 is: 990.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.26 : 1,866.67 = 660.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.26/1,866.67 = 660.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.26x = 1,866.67 × 660.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.26x = 1,233,792.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,792.55/1,245.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.79

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