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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.72, 1,869.06 and 662.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.72, 1,869.06 and 662.91 is: 992.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.72 : 1,869.06 = 662.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.72/1,869.06 = 662.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.72x = 1,869.06 × 662.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.72x = 1,239,018.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,018.56/1,248.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.23

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