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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.84, 1,823.73 and 697.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.84, 1,823.73 and 697.27 is: 1,045.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.84 : 1,823.73 = 697.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.84/1,823.73 = 697.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.84x = 1,823.73 × 697.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.84x = 1,271,632.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,632.22/1,216.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.03

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