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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.16, 1,687.96 and 663.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.16, 1,687.96 and 663.62 is: 915.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.16 : 1,687.96 = 663.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.16/1,687.96 = 663.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.16x = 1,687.96 × 663.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.16x = 1,120,164.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,164.02/1,223.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.80

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