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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.81, 1,667.98 and 697.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.81, 1,667.98 and 697.70 is: 962.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.81 : 1,667.98 = 697.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.81/1,667.98 = 697.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.81x = 1,667.98 × 697.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.81x = 1,163,749.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,749.65/1,208.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.72

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