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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.04, 1,673.96 and 661.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.04, 1,673.96 and 661.04 is: 912.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.04 : 1,673.96 = 661.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.04/1,673.96 = 661.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.04x = 1,673.96 × 661.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.04x = 1,106,554.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,554.52/1,213.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.22

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