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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.50, 1,823.10 and 668.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.50, 1,823.10 and 668.94 is: 1,002.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.50 : 1,823.10 = 668.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.50/1,823.10 = 668.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.50x = 1,823.10 × 668.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.50x = 1,219,544.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,544.51/1,216.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.50

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