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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.50, 1,680.15 and 665.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.50, 1,680.15 and 665.50 is: 918.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.50 : 1,680.15 = 665.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.50/1,680.15 = 665.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.50x = 1,680.15 × 665.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.50x = 1,118,139.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,139.83/1,217.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.39

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