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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.98, 1,687.71 and 663.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.98, 1,687.71 and 663.45 is: 915.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.98 : 1,687.71 = 663.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.98/1,687.71 = 663.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.98x = 1,687.71 × 663.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.98x = 1,119,711.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,711.20/1,222.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.56

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