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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.07, 1,694.74 and 668.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.07, 1,694.74 and 668.55 is: 922.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.07 : 1,694.74 = 668.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.07/1,694.74 = 668.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.07x = 1,694.74 × 668.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.07x = 1,133,018.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,018.43/1,228.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.60

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