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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.04, 1,689.21 and 664.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.04, 1,689.21 and 664.54 is: 917.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.04 : 1,689.21 = 664.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.04/1,689.21 = 664.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.04x = 1,689.21 × 664.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.04x = 1,122,551.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,551.96/1,224.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.09

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