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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.30, 1,682.22 and 688.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.30, 1,682.22 and 688.12 is: 949.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.30 : 1,682.22 = 688.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.30/1,682.22 = 688.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.30x = 1,682.22 × 688.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.30x = 1,157,577.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,577.06/1,219.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.38

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