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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.67, 1,688.64 and 664.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.67, 1,688.64 and 664.13 is: 916.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.67 : 1,688.64 = 664.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.67/1,688.64 = 664.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.67x = 1,688.64 × 664.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.67x = 1,121,468.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,468.04/1,223.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.48

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