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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.22, 1,654.82 and 668.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.22, 1,654.82 and 668.06 is: 921.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.22 : 1,654.82 = 668.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.22/1,654.82 = 668.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.22x = 1,654.82 × 668.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.22x = 1,105,519.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,519.05/1,199.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.87

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