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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.06, 1,686.43 and 662.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.06, 1,686.43 and 662.53 is: 914.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.06 : 1,686.43 = 662.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.06/1,686.43 = 662.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.06x = 1,686.43 × 662.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.06x = 1,117,310.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,310.47/1,222.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.28

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