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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.22, 1,687.99 and 663.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.22, 1,687.99 and 663.68 is: 915.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.22 : 1,687.99 = 663.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.22/1,687.99 = 663.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.22x = 1,687.99 × 663.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.22x = 1,120,285.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,285.01/1,223.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.85

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