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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.30, 1,684.02 and 660.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.30, 1,684.02 and 660.77 is: 911.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.30 : 1,684.02 = 660.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.30/1,684.02 = 660.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.30x = 1,684.02 × 660.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.30x = 1,112,746.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,746.59/1,220.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.86

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