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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.34, 1,688.23 and 663.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.34, 1,688.23 and 663.83 is: 916.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.34 : 1,688.23 = 663.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.34/1,688.23 = 663.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.34x = 1,688.23 × 663.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.34x = 1,120,697.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,697.72/1,223.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.10

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