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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.19, 1,679.70 and 693.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.19, 1,679.70 and 693.18 is: 956.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.19 : 1,679.70 = 693.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.19/1,679.70 = 693.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.19x = 1,679.70 × 693.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.19x = 1,164,334.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,334.45/1,217.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.58

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