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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.69, 1,679.03 and 664.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.69, 1,679.03 and 664.69 is: 917.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.69 : 1,679.03 = 664.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.69/1,679.03 = 664.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.69x = 1,679.03 × 664.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.69x = 1,116,034.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,034.45/1,216.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.27

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