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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.35, 1,690.97 and 665.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.35, 1,690.97 and 665.81 is: 918.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.35 : 1,690.97 = 665.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.35/1,690.97 = 665.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.35x = 1,690.97 × 665.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.35x = 1,125,852.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,852.95/1,225.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.80

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