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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.87, 1,687.56 and 663.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.87, 1,687.56 and 663.34 is: 915.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.87 : 1,687.56 = 663.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.87/1,687.56 = 663.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.87x = 1,687.56 × 663.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.87x = 1,119,426.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,426.05/1,222.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.41

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