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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.14, 1,690.64 and 665.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.14, 1,690.64 and 665.59 is: 918.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.14 : 1,690.64 = 665.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.14/1,690.64 = 665.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.14x = 1,690.64 × 665.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.14x = 1,125,264.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,264.62/1,225.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.48

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