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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.23, 1,682.55 and 695.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.23, 1,682.55 and 695.29 is: 959.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.23 : 1,682.55 = 695.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.23/1,682.55 = 695.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.23x = 1,682.55 × 695.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.23x = 1,169,860.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,860.19/1,219.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.51

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