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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.63, 1,674.80 and 661.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.63, 1,674.80 and 661.63 is: 913.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.63 : 1,674.80 = 661.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.63/1,674.80 = 661.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.63x = 1,674.80 × 661.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.63x = 1,108,091.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,091.20/1,213.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.04

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