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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.94, 1,686.29 and 662.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.94, 1,686.29 and 662.42 is: 914.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.94 : 1,686.29 = 662.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.94/1,686.29 = 662.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.94x = 1,686.29 × 662.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.94x = 1,117,026.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,026.22/1,221.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.14

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