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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.04, 1,690.53 and 665.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.04, 1,690.53 and 665.52 is: 918.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.04 : 1,690.53 = 665.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.04/1,690.53 = 665.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.04x = 1,690.53 × 665.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.04x = 1,125,081.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,081.53/1,225.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.41

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