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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.48, 1,693.96 and 668

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.48, 1,693.96 and 668 is: 921.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.48 : 1,693.96 = 668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.48/1,693.96 = 668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.48x = 1,693.96 × 668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.48x = 1,131,565.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,565.28/1,227.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.86

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