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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.97, 1,683.56 and 660.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.97, 1,683.56 and 660.45 is: 911.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.97 : 1,683.56 = 660.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.97/1,683.56 = 660.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.97x = 1,683.56 × 660.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.97x = 1,111,900.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,900.96/1,219.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.42

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