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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.43, 1,684.19 and 660.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.43, 1,684.19 and 660.89 is: 912.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.43 : 1,684.19 = 660.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.43/1,684.19 = 660.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.43x = 1,684.19 × 660.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.43x = 1,113,065.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,065.59/1,220.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.02

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