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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.75, 1,681.88 and 666.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.75, 1,681.88 and 666.75 is: 920.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.75 : 1,681.88 = 666.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.75/1,681.88 = 666.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.75x = 1,681.88 × 666.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.75x = 1,121,390.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,390.16/1,218.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.12

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