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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.11, 1,687.87 and 663.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.11, 1,687.87 and 663.58 is: 915.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.11 : 1,687.87 = 663.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.11/1,687.87 = 663.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.11x = 1,687.87 × 663.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.11x = 1,120,036.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,036.77/1,223.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.73

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