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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.48, 1,823.86 and 668.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.48, 1,823.86 and 668.92 is: 1,002.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.48 : 1,823.86 = 668.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.48/1,823.86 = 668.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.48x = 1,823.86 × 668.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.48x = 1,220,016.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,016.43/1,216.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.91

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