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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.27, 1,686.71 and 676.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.27, 1,686.71 and 676.55 is: 933.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.27 : 1,686.71 = 676.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.27/1,686.71 = 676.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.27x = 1,686.71 × 676.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.27x = 1,141,139.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,139.27/1,222.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.62

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