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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.69, 1,683.17 and 660.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.69, 1,683.17 and 660.16 is: 911.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.69 : 1,683.17 = 660.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.69/1,683.17 = 660.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.69x = 1,683.17 × 660.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.69x = 1,111,171.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,171.23/1,219.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.03

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