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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.73, 1,688.74 and 664.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.73, 1,688.74 and 664.20 is: 916.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.73 : 1,688.74 = 664.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.73/1,688.74 = 664.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.73x = 1,688.74 × 664.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.73x = 1,121,658.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,658.51/1,223.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.59

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