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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.56, 1,685.74 and 662.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.56, 1,685.74 and 662.03 is: 913.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.56 : 1,685.74 = 662.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.56/1,685.74 = 662.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.56x = 1,685.74 × 662.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.56x = 1,116,010.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,010.45/1,221.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.60

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