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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.12, 1,683.76 and 660.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.12, 1,683.76 and 660.58 is: 911.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.12 : 1,683.76 = 660.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.12/1,683.76 = 660.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.12x = 1,683.76 × 660.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.12x = 1,112,254.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,254.88/1,220.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.60

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