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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.71, 1,688.72 and 664.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.71, 1,688.72 and 664.20 is: 916.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.71 : 1,688.72 = 664.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.71/1,688.72 = 664.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.71x = 1,688.72 × 664.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.71x = 1,121,644.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,644.50/1,223.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.60

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