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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.57, 1,691.23 and 666.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.57, 1,691.23 and 666.02 is: 919.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.57 : 1,691.23 = 666.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.57/1,691.23 = 666.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.57x = 1,691.23 × 666.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.57x = 1,126,398.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,398.69/1,225.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.08

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