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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.22, 1,822.86 and 695.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.22, 1,822.86 and 695.94 is: 1,042.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.22 : 1,822.86 = 695.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.22/1,822.86 = 695.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.22x = 1,822.86 × 695.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.22x = 1,268,601.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,601.19/1,217.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.21

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