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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.95, 1,690.39 and 665.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.95, 1,690.39 and 665.39 is: 918.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.95 : 1,690.39 = 665.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.95/1,690.39 = 665.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.95x = 1,690.39 × 665.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.95x = 1,124,768.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,768.60/1,224.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.22

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