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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.77, 1,694.34 and 668.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.77, 1,694.34 and 668.25 is: 922.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.77 : 1,694.34 = 668.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.77/1,694.34 = 668.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.77x = 1,694.34 × 668.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.77x = 1,132,242.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,242.71/1,227.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.19

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