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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.76, 1,825 and 669.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.76, 1,825 and 669.12 is: 1,002.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.76 : 1,825 = 669.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.76/1,825 = 669.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.76x = 1,825 × 669.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.76x = 1,221,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,144/1,217.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.78

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