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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.70, 1,818.90 and 664.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.70, 1,818.90 and 664.95 is: 998.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.70 : 1,818.90 = 664.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.70/1,818.90 = 664.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.70x = 1,818.90 × 664.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.70x = 1,209,477.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,477.56/1,211.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.17

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