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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.96, 1,825.73 and 668.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.96, 1,825.73 and 668.86 is: 1,003.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.96 : 1,825.73 = 668.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.96/1,825.73 = 668.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.96x = 1,825.73 × 668.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.96x = 1,221,154.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,154.42/1,216.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.45

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