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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.15, 1,683.80 and 660.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.15, 1,683.80 and 660.62 is: 911.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.15 : 1,683.80 = 660.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.15/1,683.80 = 660.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.15x = 1,683.80 × 660.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.15x = 1,112,352.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,352.46/1,220.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.65

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