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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.16, 1,687.93 and 663.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.16, 1,687.93 and 663.63 is: 915.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.16 : 1,687.93 = 663.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.16/1,687.93 = 663.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.16x = 1,687.93 × 663.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.16x = 1,120,160.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,160.99/1,223.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.79

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