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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.65, 1,694.17 and 668.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.65, 1,694.17 and 668.12 is: 922.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.65 : 1,694.17 = 668.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.65/1,694.17 = 668.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.65x = 1,694.17 × 668.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.65x = 1,131,908.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,908.86/1,227.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.01

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