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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.13, 1,685.16 and 669.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.13, 1,685.16 and 669.13 is: 923.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.13 : 1,685.16 = 669.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.13/1,685.16 = 669.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.13x = 1,685.16 × 669.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.13x = 1,127,591.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,591.11/1,221.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.40

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