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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.78, 1,687.44 and 663.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.78, 1,687.44 and 663.22 is: 915.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.78 : 1,687.44 = 663.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.78/1,687.44 = 663.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.78x = 1,687.44 × 663.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.78x = 1,119,143.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,143.96/1,222.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.25

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