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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.88, 1,687.55 and 663.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.88, 1,687.55 and 663.33 is: 915.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.88 : 1,687.55 = 663.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.88/1,687.55 = 663.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.88x = 1,687.55 × 663.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.88x = 1,119,402.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,402.54/1,222.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.38

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