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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.02, 1,682.28 and 695.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.02, 1,682.28 and 695.14 is: 959.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.02 : 1,682.28 = 695.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.02/1,682.28 = 695.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.02x = 1,682.28 × 695.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.02x = 1,169,420.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,420.12/1,219.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.31

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