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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213, 1,673.94 and 661

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213, 1,673.94 and 661 is: 912.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213 : 1,673.94 = 661 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213/1,673.94 = 661/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213x = 1,673.94 × 661
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213x = 1,106,474.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,474.34/1,213
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.18

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