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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.72, 1,694.22 and 668.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.72, 1,694.22 and 668.17 is: 922.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.72 : 1,694.22 = 668.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.72/1,694.22 = 668.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.72x = 1,694.22 × 668.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.72x = 1,132,026.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,026.98/1,227.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.06

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