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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.80, 1,680.33 and 693.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.80, 1,680.33 and 693.76 is: 957.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.80 : 1,680.33 = 693.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.80/1,680.33 = 693.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.80x = 1,680.33 × 693.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.80x = 1,165,745.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,745.74/1,217.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.26

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