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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.67, 1,691.37 and 666.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.67, 1,691.37 and 666.11 is: 919.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.67 : 1,691.37 = 666.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.67/1,691.37 = 666.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.67x = 1,691.37 × 666.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.67x = 1,126,630.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,630.01/1,225.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.20

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