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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.74, 1,694.26 and 668.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.74, 1,694.26 and 668.20 is: 922.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.74 : 1,694.26 = 668.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.74/1,694.26 = 668.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.74x = 1,694.26 × 668.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.74x = 1,132,104.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,104.53/1,227.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.10

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