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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.24, 1,675.68 and 662.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.24, 1,675.68 and 662.24 is: 913.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.24 : 1,675.68 = 662.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.24/1,675.68 = 662.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.24x = 1,675.68 × 662.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.24x = 1,109,702.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,702.32/1,214.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.91

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