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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.63, 1,825.65 and 690.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.63, 1,825.65 and 690.55 is: 1,035.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.63 : 1,825.65 = 690.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.63/1,825.65 = 690.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.63x = 1,825.65 × 690.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.63x = 1,260,698.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,698.04/1,217.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.37

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