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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.65, 1,872.14 and 663.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.65, 1,872.14 and 663.18 is: 994.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.65 : 1,872.14 = 663.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.65/1,872.14 = 663.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.65x = 1,872.14 × 663.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.65x = 1,241,565.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,565.81/1,248.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.33

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