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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.55, 1,691.28 and 666.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.55, 1,691.28 and 666.02 is: 919.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.55 : 1,691.28 = 666.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.55/1,691.28 = 666.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.55x = 1,691.28 × 666.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.55x = 1,126,430.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,430.53/1,225.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.12

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