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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.76, 1,691.51 and 666.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.76, 1,691.51 and 666.21 is: 919.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.76 : 1,691.51 = 666.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.76/1,691.51 = 666.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.76x = 1,691.51 × 666.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.76x = 1,126,900.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,900.88/1,225.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.35

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