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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.76, 1,680.50 and 665.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.76, 1,680.50 and 665.76 is: 918.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.76 : 1,680.50 = 665.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.76/1,680.50 = 665.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.76x = 1,680.50 × 665.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.76x = 1,118,809.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,809.68/1,217.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.74

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