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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.39, 1,689.64 and 664.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.39, 1,689.64 and 664.87 is: 917.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.39 : 1,689.64 = 664.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.39/1,689.64 = 664.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.39x = 1,689.64 × 664.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.39x = 1,123,390.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,390.95/1,224.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.51

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