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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.65, 1,687.23 and 663.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.65, 1,687.23 and 663.10 is: 915.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.65 : 1,687.23 = 663.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.65/1,687.23 = 663.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.65x = 1,687.23 × 663.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.65x = 1,118,807.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,807.80/1,222.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.07

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