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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.02, 1,825.11 and 668.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.02, 1,825.11 and 668.52 is: 1,001.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.02 : 1,825.11 = 668.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.02/1,825.11 = 668.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.02x = 1,825.11 × 668.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.02x = 1,220,122.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,122.54/1,218.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.73

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