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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.47, 1,689.76 and 664.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.47, 1,689.76 and 664.93 is: 917.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.47 : 1,689.76 = 664.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.47/1,689.76 = 664.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.47x = 1,689.76 × 664.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.47x = 1,123,569.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,569.17/1,224.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.60

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