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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.15, 1,690.72 and 665.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.15, 1,690.72 and 665.62 is: 918.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.15 : 1,690.72 = 665.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.15/1,690.72 = 665.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.15x = 1,690.72 × 665.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.15x = 1,125,368.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,368.59/1,225.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.56

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