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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.23, 1,692.20 and 666.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.23, 1,692.20 and 666.71 is: 920.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.23 : 1,692.20 = 666.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.23/1,692.20 = 666.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.23x = 1,692.20 × 666.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.23x = 1,128,199.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,199.58/1,226.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.06

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