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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.18, 1,689.36 and 664.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.18, 1,689.36 and 664.64 is: 917.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.18 : 1,689.36 = 664.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.18/1,689.36 = 664.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.18x = 1,689.36 × 664.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.18x = 1,122,811.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,811.63/1,224.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.19

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