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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.19, 1,675.58 and 662.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.19, 1,675.58 and 662.19 is: 913.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.19 : 1,675.58 = 662.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.19/1,675.58 = 662.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.19x = 1,675.58 × 662.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.19x = 1,109,552.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,552.32/1,214.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.82

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