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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.66, 1,872.99 and 1,066.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.66, 1,872.99 and 1,066.41 is: 1,599.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.66 : 1,872.99 = 1,066.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.66/1,872.99 = 1,066.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.66x = 1,872.99 × 1,066.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.66x = 1,997,375.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,997,375.27/1,248.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.62

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