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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.79, 1,683.30 and 660.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.79, 1,683.30 and 660.26 is: 911.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.79 : 1,683.30 = 660.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.79/1,683.30 = 660.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.79x = 1,683.30 × 660.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.79x = 1,111,418.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,418.07/1,219.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.16

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