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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.25, 1,822.95 and 695.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.25, 1,822.95 and 695.67 is: 1,041.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.25 : 1,822.95 = 695.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.25/1,822.95 = 695.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.25x = 1,822.95 × 695.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.25x = 1,268,159.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,159.03/1,217.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.83

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