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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.67, 1,869.56 and 661.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.67, 1,869.56 and 661.34 is: 991.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.67 : 1,869.56 = 661.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.67/1,869.56 = 661.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.67x = 1,869.56 × 661.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.67x = 1,236,411.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,411.54/1,246.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.77

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