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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.82, 1,694.38 and 668.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.82, 1,694.38 and 668.28 is: 922.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.82 : 1,694.38 = 668.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.82/1,694.38 = 668.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.82x = 1,694.38 × 668.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.82x = 1,132,316.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,316.93/1,227.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.22

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