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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.66, 1,687.26 and 663.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.66, 1,687.26 and 663.14 is: 915.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.66 : 1,687.26 = 663.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.66/1,687.26 = 663.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.66x = 1,687.26 × 663.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.66x = 1,118,889.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,889.60/1,222.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.13

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