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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.56, 1,684.38 and 661.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.56, 1,684.38 and 661.03 is: 912.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.56 : 1,684.38 = 661.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.56/1,684.38 = 661.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.56x = 1,684.38 × 661.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.56x = 1,113,420.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,420.26/1,220.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.22

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