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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.50, 1,682.91 and 667.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.50, 1,682.91 and 667.50 is: 921.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.50 : 1,682.91 = 667.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.50/1,682.91 = 667.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.50x = 1,682.91 × 667.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.50x = 1,123,342.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,342.43/1,219.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.15

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