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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.49, 1,680.36 and 693.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.49, 1,680.36 and 693.54 is: 957.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.49 : 1,680.36 = 693.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.49/1,680.36 = 693.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.49x = 1,680.36 × 693.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.49x = 1,165,396.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,396.87/1,217.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.21

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