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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.23, 1,820.56 and 666.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.23, 1,820.56 and 666.26 is: 998.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.23 : 1,820.56 = 666.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.23/1,820.56 = 666.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.23x = 1,820.56 × 666.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.23x = 1,212,966.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,966.31/1,214.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.96

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