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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.33, 1,689.56 and 664.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.33, 1,689.56 and 664.80 is: 917.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.33 : 1,689.56 = 664.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.33/1,689.56 = 664.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.33x = 1,689.56 × 664.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.33x = 1,123,219.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,219.49/1,224.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.42

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