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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.92, 1,691.75 and 666.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.92, 1,691.75 and 666.38 is: 919.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.92 : 1,691.75 = 666.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.92/1,691.75 = 666.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.92x = 1,691.75 × 666.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.92x = 1,127,348.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,348.37/1,225.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.59

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