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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.00, 1,687.74 and 663.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.00, 1,687.74 and 663.47 is: 915.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.00 : 1,687.74 = 663.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.00/1,687.74 = 663.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.00x = 1,687.74 × 663.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.00x = 1,119,756.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,756.42/1,223.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.59

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