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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.51, 1,821.29 and 665.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.51, 1,821.29 and 665.93 is: 998.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.51 : 1,821.29 = 665.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.51/1,821.29 = 665.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.51x = 1,821.29 × 665.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.51x = 1,212,857.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,857.87/1,214.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.64

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