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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.51, 1,689.81 and 664.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.51, 1,689.81 and 664.98 is: 917.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.51 : 1,689.81 = 664.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.51/1,689.81 = 664.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.51x = 1,689.81 × 664.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.51x = 1,123,689.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,689.85/1,224.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.66

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