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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.44, 1,868.16 and 660.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.44, 1,868.16 and 660.32 is: 990.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.44 : 1,868.16 = 660.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.44/1,868.16 = 660.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.44x = 1,868.16 × 660.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.44x = 1,233,583.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,583.41/1,245.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.48

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