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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.07, 1,691.97 and 666.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.07, 1,691.97 and 666.56 is: 919.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.07 : 1,691.97 = 666.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.07/1,691.97 = 666.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.07x = 1,691.97 × 666.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.07x = 1,127,799.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,799.52/1,226.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.85

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