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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.23, 1,823.55 and 668.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.23, 1,823.55 and 668.25 is: 1,001.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.23 : 1,823.55 = 668.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.23/1,823.55 = 668.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.23x = 1,823.55 × 668.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.23x = 1,218,587.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,587.29/1,216.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.94

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