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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.68, 1,866.36 and 667.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.68, 1,866.36 and 667.52 is: 1,000.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.68 : 1,866.36 = 667.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.68/1,866.36 = 667.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.68x = 1,866.36 × 667.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.68x = 1,245,832.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,832.63/1,245.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.12

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