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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.81, 1,694.39 and 668.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.81, 1,694.39 and 668.29 is: 922.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.81 : 1,694.39 = 668.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.81/1,694.39 = 668.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.81x = 1,694.39 × 668.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.81x = 1,132,343.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,343.89/1,227.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.25

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