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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.03, 1,686.41 and 662.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.03, 1,686.41 and 662.51 is: 914.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.03 : 1,686.41 = 662.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.03/1,686.41 = 662.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.03x = 1,686.41 × 662.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.03x = 1,117,263.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,263.49/1,222.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.27

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