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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.04, 1,687.78 and 663.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.04, 1,687.78 and 663.50 is: 915.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.04 : 1,687.78 = 663.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.04/1,687.78 = 663.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.04x = 1,687.78 × 663.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.04x = 1,119,842.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,842.03/1,223.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.62

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