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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.56, 1,675.98 and 662.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.56, 1,675.98 and 662.56 is: 914.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.56 : 1,675.98 = 662.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.56/1,675.98 = 662.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.56x = 1,675.98 × 662.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.56x = 1,110,437.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,437.31/1,214.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.27

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