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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.44, 1,689.72 and 664.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.44, 1,689.72 and 664.91 is: 917.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.44 : 1,689.72 = 664.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.44/1,689.72 = 664.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.44x = 1,689.72 × 664.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.44x = 1,123,511.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,511.73/1,224.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.57

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