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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.65, 1,692.79 and 667.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.65, 1,692.79 and 667.12 is: 920.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.65 : 1,692.79 = 667.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.65/1,692.79 = 667.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.65x = 1,692.79 × 667.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.65x = 1,129,294.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,294.06/1,226.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.63

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