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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.46, 1,221.68 and 669.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.46, 1,221.68 and 669.74 is: 1,004.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.46 : 1,221.68 = 669.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.46/1,221.68 = 669.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.46x = 1,221.68 × 669.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.46x = 818,203.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,203.53/814.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.60

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