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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.41, 1,689.69 and 664.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.41, 1,689.69 and 664.88 is: 917.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.41 : 1,689.69 = 664.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.41/1,689.69 = 664.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.41x = 1,689.69 × 664.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.41x = 1,123,441.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,441.47/1,224.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.54

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