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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.93, 1,688.98 and 664.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.93, 1,688.98 and 664.39 is: 916.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.93 : 1,688.98 = 664.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.93/1,688.98 = 664.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.93x = 1,688.98 × 664.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.93x = 1,122,140.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,140.96/1,223.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.83

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