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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.59, 1,825.83 and 668.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.59, 1,825.83 and 668.76 is: 1,003.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.59 : 1,825.83 = 668.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.59/1,825.83 = 668.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.59x = 1,825.83 × 668.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.59x = 1,221,042.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,042.07/1,216.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.66

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