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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.64, 1,687.24 and 663.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.64, 1,687.24 and 663.10 is: 915.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.64 : 1,687.24 = 663.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.64/1,687.24 = 663.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.64x = 1,687.24 × 663.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.64x = 1,118,802.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,802.97/1,222.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.08

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