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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.06, 1,690.58 and 665.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.06, 1,690.58 and 665.53 is: 918.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.06 : 1,690.58 = 665.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.06/1,690.58 = 665.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.06x = 1,690.58 × 665.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.06x = 1,125,131.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,131.71/1,225.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.43

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