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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.89, 1,693.12 and 667.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.89, 1,693.12 and 667.37 is: 920.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.89 : 1,693.12 = 667.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.89/1,693.12 = 667.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.89x = 1,693.12 × 667.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.89x = 1,129,937.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,937.49/1,226.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.98

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