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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.36, 1,680.04 and 693.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.36, 1,680.04 and 693.28 is: 956.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.36 : 1,680.04 = 693.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.36/1,680.04 = 693.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.36x = 1,680.04 × 693.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.36x = 1,164,738.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,738.13/1,217.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.77

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