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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.29, 1,683 and 695.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.29, 1,683 and 695.67 is: 960.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.29 : 1,683 = 695.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.29/1,683 = 695.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.29x = 1,683 × 695.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.29x = 1,170,812.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,812.61/1,219.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.24

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