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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.85, 1,686.15 and 662.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.85, 1,686.15 and 662.31 is: 913.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.85 : 1,686.15 = 662.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.85/1,686.15 = 662.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.85x = 1,686.15 × 662.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.85x = 1,116,754.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,754.01/1,221.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.99

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