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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.01, 1,689.09 and 664.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.01, 1,689.09 and 664.46 is: 916.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.01 : 1,689.09 = 664.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.01/1,689.09 = 664.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.01x = 1,689.09 × 664.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.01x = 1,122,331.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,331.08/1,224.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.93

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