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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.47, 1,687.02 and 662.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.47, 1,687.02 and 662.95 is: 914.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.47 : 1,687.02 = 662.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.47/1,687.02 = 662.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.47x = 1,687.02 × 662.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.47x = 1,118,409.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,409.91/1,222.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.88

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