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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.08, 1,690.61 and 665.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.08, 1,690.61 and 665.55 is: 918.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.08 : 1,690.61 = 665.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.08/1,690.61 = 665.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.08x = 1,690.61 × 665.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.08x = 1,125,185.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,185.49/1,225.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.46

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