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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.78, 1,694.34 and 668.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.78, 1,694.34 and 668.22 is: 922.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.78 : 1,694.34 = 668.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.78/1,694.34 = 668.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.78x = 1,694.34 × 668.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.78x = 1,132,191.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,191.87/1,227.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.15

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