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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.25, 1,690.80 and 665.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.25, 1,690.80 and 665.70 is: 918.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.25 : 1,690.80 = 665.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.25/1,690.80 = 665.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.25x = 1,690.80 × 665.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.25x = 1,125,565.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,565.56/1,225.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.65

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