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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.27, 1,682.69 and 695.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.27, 1,682.69 and 695.34 is: 959.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.27 : 1,682.69 = 695.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.27/1,682.69 = 695.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.27x = 1,682.69 × 695.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.27x = 1,170,041.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,041.66/1,219.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.62

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