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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.95, 1,690.42 and 665.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.95, 1,690.42 and 665.42 is: 918.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.95 : 1,690.42 = 665.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.95/1,690.42 = 665.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.95x = 1,690.42 × 665.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.95x = 1,124,839.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,839.28/1,224.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.27

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