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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.30, 1,689.53 and 664.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.30, 1,689.53 and 664.77 is: 917.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.30 : 1,689.53 = 664.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.30/1,689.53 = 664.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.30x = 1,689.53 × 664.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.30x = 1,123,148.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,148.86/1,224.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.38

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