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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.55, 1,682.98 and 660.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.55, 1,682.98 and 660.02 is: 910.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.55 : 1,682.98 = 660.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.55/1,682.98 = 660.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.55x = 1,682.98 × 660.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.55x = 1,110,794.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,794.62/1,219.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.82

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