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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.71, 1,868.16 and 660.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.71, 1,868.16 and 660.39 is: 990.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.71 : 1,868.16 = 660.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.71/1,868.16 = 660.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.71x = 1,868.16 × 660.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.71x = 1,233,709.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,709.65/1,245.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.36

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