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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.72, 1,684.58 and 661.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.72, 1,684.58 and 661.19 is: 912.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.72 : 1,684.58 = 661.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.72/1,684.58 = 661.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.72x = 1,684.58 × 661.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.72x = 1,113,824.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,824.89/1,220.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.43

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