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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.68, 1,874.70 and 664.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.68, 1,874.70 and 664.20 is: 997.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.68 : 1,874.70 = 664.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.68/1,874.70 = 664.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.68x = 1,874.70 × 664.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.68x = 1,245,175.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,175.74/1,248.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.19

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