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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.77, 1,690.17 and 665.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.77, 1,690.17 and 665.27 is: 918.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.77 : 1,690.17 = 665.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.77/1,690.17 = 665.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.77x = 1,690.17 × 665.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.77x = 1,124,410.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,410.95/1,224.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.06

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