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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.21, 1,817.52 and 664.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.21, 1,817.52 and 664.66 is: 995.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.21 : 1,817.52 = 664.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.21/1,817.52 = 664.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.21x = 1,817.52 × 664.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.21x = 1,208,032.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,032.84/1,213.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.73

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