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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.65, 1,826.69 and 669.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.65, 1,826.69 and 669.23 is: 1,004.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.65 : 1,826.69 = 669.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.65/1,826.69 = 669.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.65x = 1,826.69 × 669.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.65x = 1,222,463.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,463.27/1,216.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.78

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