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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.02, 1,683.63 and 660.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.02, 1,683.63 and 660.49 is: 911.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.02 : 1,683.63 = 660.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.02/1,683.63 = 660.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.02x = 1,683.63 × 660.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.02x = 1,112,025.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,025.96/1,220.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.48

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